Heart disease is a generic term for a variety of heart-related health problems. The most common are coronary diseases, which occur when blood vessels around the heart become narrow or obstructed, thereby preventing oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart.

 

To prevent heart disease, the Clinique Élite private clinics in the Sainte-Dorothée area of Laval and the Fontainebleau area of Blainville provide preventive care and make it easier than ever to have your all-important annual medical check-up.

 

A heart attack occurs when the circulation of blood to the heart is slowed or cut off. In 90% of all cases, the cause is a blood clot. Clinique Élite strives to prevent heart disease by stressing the importance of preventive care, including a health check-up and a complete annual medical examination.

 

It is important to recognize the warning signs of a cardiovascular incident and to act quickly. These signs are: sudden pain or discomfort in the arms, chest, neck, jaw or back that does not go away after resting, a sensation of burning, constriction, tension or pressure, chest pain or discomfort after physical effort, breathlessness, nausea, sweating and anxiety.

 

There are controllable risk factors that you can work on to lower your chances of suffering from heart disease. These include high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), diabetes, excess body weight, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, smoking and stress. Clinique Élite's annual health plans include a yearly complete preventive check-up that can help prevent heart disease.

 

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To find out more about how to prevent heart disease, call Clinique Élite at 450-719-1000 (Laval) or 450-433-0077 (Blainville) and visit our Website at www.cliniqueelite.com.