Three heart tips
for women
The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration offers the following
advice to women looking
to prioritize their heart
health:
A HEART-FRIENDLY DIET
Thanks to food labels, it’s
easier than ever for women
to consume heart-healthy diets.
When examining labels,
look for foods that are low in
sodium and sugar. When planning
meals, avoid foods that
are high in trans fats.
In 2015, the Food and Drug
Administration ruled that
trans fats were not recognized
as safe for use in human foods
and gave manufacturers three
years to remove them from
their products. The Cleveland
Clinic advises consumers to
check labels for “partially hydrogenated
oils,” which are a
hidden source of trans fats. In
addition, the Cleveland Clinic
notes that foods such as cakes,
pies, cookies, biscuits, microwavable
breakfast sandwiches,
and many types of
crackers contain trans fats.
HIGH-RISK CONDITIONS
Certain conditions can
increase a woman’s risk for
heart disease. While women
may not be able to turn back
the clocks and prevent these
conditions from developing,
they can take them for the serious
threat they are and do
their best to manage them.
High blood pressure, diabetes,
and high cholesterol
can increase a woman’s risk
for heart disease. Take medications
as directed, monitor
blood sugar levels if you have
diabetes, and routinely have
your blood pressure and cholesterol
tested to ensure any
preexisting conditions are not
increasing your risk for heart
disease.
ASPIRIN INTAKE
New York State
Nurses Association
is proud to announce the
appointment of
as Executive Director.
Pat worked in the cardiac operating room at Staten Island University Hospital (now
SIUH/Northwell Health) and served as NYSNA Treasurer. We are very fortunate to
now have her leadership.
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The Food and Drug Administration
notes that
many physicians prescribe
aspirin to lower patients’
risk of heart disease, clotrelated
strokes, and other
problems related to cardiovascular
disease. However,
there are risks associated
with long-term aspirin
use, and such risks should
be discussed with a physician.
According to the Administration,
bleeding in the
stomach, bleeding in the
brain, kidney failure, and
certain types of stroke are
some of the potential side
effects of long-term aspirin
use. Such side effects may
never appear, but the risk
that they might makes discussing
the pros and cons of
aspirin well worth it.
Women can learn more
about heart disease by visiting
www.fda.gov.
/NYNurses
www.nysna.org @nynurses
Pat Kane, RN,
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