May 8th, 2014. Boynton Beach, FL. The Boynton Beach heart doctors at South Palm Cardiovascular Associates are publishing a new article discussing atherosclerosis, or blocked arteries, and the risks they present. According to the Boynton Beach-based center, this condition – also known as “hardening of the arteries” – presents the #1 health risk to Americans.
The directors of South Palm Cardiovascular Associates say, “Narrowed coronary arteries can lead to cardiac ischemia, in which the clogged arteries simply cannot deliver enough oxygenated blood to the heart. During times of stress, these vessels may not be able to supply sufficient oxygenated blood to the heart muscle for it to keep pumping properly, and the result may be a heart attack.” The Delray Beach cardiologists want patients to understand the causes of atherosclerosis and Coronary Arterial Disease, and the lifestyle choices that encourage these blockages, such as smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and blood pressure, and improper diet. This information is important, because not everyone with atherosclerosis experiences “early warning” symptoms of heart disease like angina, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath.
South Palm Cardiovascular Associates feels that if the public becomes more aware of the facts about blocked arteries, they will be more likely to take the most important step they can make towards preventing them – a checkup with their Delray Beach heart doctor. Interested readers can find more information about this important issue at: http://www.southpalmcardiovascular.com.
Cardiovascular Treatment Options
Heart and cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death in the United States today—responsible for about one in four deaths, or 600,000 people per year. While traditional approaches to cardiovascular health tend to focus on a single symptom or condition, South Palm Cardiovascular doctors treat the whole patient instead of just treating a condition.
South Palm Cardiovascular Associates cardiologists are dedicated heart specialists, expert at diagnosing and treating disorders of the heart, arteries, and veins. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services in a comfortable and inviting Boynton Beach office, including EKG, stress tests, nuclear stress tests, pacemakers, tilt table testing, catheterization, angiography, stenting, PFO closure, vascular testing, minimally invasive vein treatments and Doppler ultrasound. The technology used is state-of-the-art, and our team of support providers and staff is dedicated to making every visit of every patient a pleasant, productive experience.
About South Palm Cardiovascular Associates
South Palm Cardiovascular Associates is Boynton Beach’s premier center for cardiovascular care. Their team of dedicated experts prides itself on setting the standard for excellence in cardiac and cardiovascular care. SPCVA success in providing leading-edge cardiac and cardiovascular care starts with our two lead physicians, both recognized experts in their fields.
With extensive experience using the latest technology and most advanced procedures, South Palm Cardiovascular doctors enable patients to achieve optimal health while fostering caring, personal relationships that last for years.
South Palm Cardiovascular Associates
Tel. 561-202-1434
www.southpalmcardiovascular.com
