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DRHC Hosts "Heart Health and You"
Lunch and Learn
An interactive heart health seminar and luncheon, entitled "Heart
Health and You" attracted 30 attendees at Deer River HealthCare
Center's Goodall Resource Center Wednesday, February 28th.
Dr. Nizar Saleh, St. Maryıs Duluth Clinic (SMDC) cardiologist who
sees patients monthly at the Duluth Clinic in Deer River, gave
an informative presentation on congestive heart failure that sparked
countless questions from attendees.
"Heart failure is a destination," Saleh explained. "Because after diagnosis of
heart failure, there is no going back, it is a slow decline. That's why our goal
is to prevent it."
Dr. Saleh clarified that heart failure results from a weakened
heart muscle. Factors that can contribute to congestive heart failure
include high blood pressure, diabetes, previous heart attack, damage
to heart valves or a history of murmur, enlarged heart or a family
history of heart disease. He also discussed diagnosis and treatment
of the disease.
Questions from the audience ranged from exercise and eating to
diagnostic tools and medication management. When asked who he recommend
as the best doctor, Saleh responded, "The best doctor is one you
can reach easily and who can answer your questions. You may get
the name of an excellent doctor and not be able to reach him or
her. Go with one you can really talk to."
In fact, according to Saleh, talking with your doctor is the best
way to prevent symptoms of heart problems from becoming serious.
He encourages patients, "Share things that you donıt think are
important with your doctor. Thereıs only one way to find out...your
doctor will act if there is concern."
Stated Deer River HealthCare Center CEO, Jeff Stampohar, "Educational
programs are a great way to bring our community closer to the services
available to them, right here in Deer River. We are especially
grateful to Dr. Saleh for his engaging presentation. We will continue
to provide more health forums on a variety of topics in the near
future."
For more information about DRHC's cardiac program, go online to
www.drhc.org , see your doctor for a referral
or call 218-246-3024. |
ABOUT DEER
RIVER HEALTHCARE CENTER
Deer River HealthCare Center, Inc. (DRHC) is a non-profit community
owned and operated comprehensive health care campus. Located in
Deer River, Minnesota, with a service area consisting of a 50-mile
radius, the staff of over 200 health care workers offers area residents
a wide range of high-quality health care services - in one convenient
location. Deer River HealthCare Center is committed to providing
quality, compassionate health care for life. |
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