Heart Health

At BAPTIST HEALTH, we like to get right to the heart of the matter. We know many Arkansas residents can be tempted by rich foods and an easy going lifestyle. We also understand that it's hard to tell an HDL from an LDL and that monitoring cholesterol and high blood pressure seems like a never-ending challenge.

Heart Health Online Tools

Because a healthy heart can add years to your life, BAPTIST HEALTH provides you with the information you need to prevent and manage heart disease. Let us help you learn whether you or your loved ones are at risk for a heart attack or stroke and what you can do about it.

• Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
  Recognizing if you or someone you love is having a heart attack is a matter of life and death. Do you know the warning signs?
• Preventing Heart Disease
  Heart disease prevention starts in childhood and continues throughout your lifetime with healthful life style habits. Even if you have already had a heart attack, BAPTIST HEALTH can teach you how to take action to beat heart disease.

• Managing Heart Disease
  Get in the know on heart health. From making healthy food choices and keeping your cholesterol in check to knowing how to use heart medications safely, we'll show you how to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
• Coronary Artery Disease Assessment
  The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance for developing coronary artery disease (CAD). What are your risks? Find out with our quick online CAD risk assessment analysis.
• Coronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty Quiz
  How much do you know about diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease? Our quick online quiz will help you understand more about CAD.
• Cholesterol Quiz
  Who should have a cholesterol screening? Why is LDL called a "bad" cholesterol. Take our online cholesterol challenge and learn all you need to know about the soft, waxy substance known as cholesterol.

• Procedures for Coronary Artery Disease
  BAPTIST HEALTH is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. From simple stress tests to leading edge surgical advancements, BAPTIST HEALTH can evaluate your heart health and provide trusted procedures.
• Comprehensive Services and a Healing Touch
  BAPTIST HEALTH is dedicated to providing the latest in cardiovascular technology combined with the caring touch of compassionate professionals. Read about our comprehensive heart health services and the professional support you will receive from the BAPTIST HEALTH Heart Center.

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