Nearly 59 million Americans have one or more forms of cardiovascular (heart) disease. Each year cardiovascular diseases top the list of the country's most serious health problems.
Coronary heart disease and stroke are among the leading fatal health conditions and stroke, when survivable, can result in serious, long-term disability.
As part of the cardiovascular system, the heart is prone to number of different conditions and diseases that affect the quality of a person's life. The cardiovascular system is very complex and is made up of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) as defined by the American Heart Association (AHA), include:
• Coronary heart disease (coronary artery disease or CAD, ischemic heart disease)
• Stroke (brain attack)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Rheumatic heart disease
Studies show that nearly everyone can become heart healthy by:
• following a proper diet
• following an appropriate exercise program
• following a routine health care plan
• eliminating tobacco products
Appleton Heart Institute
The Appleton Heart Institute is the cornerstone for the largest and most advanced cardiovascular disease program in the region. We offer a team of board-certified cardiovascular specialists with multiple subspecialities. The physicians and staff of Appleton Heart Institute have been serving the Fox Valley, east central Wisconsin, and the surrounding area for more than four decades. While some high-end services will take place at Appleton Heart Institute’s Appleton Medical Center location, most patients will still be able to see their doctors nearest their homes in 12 locations throughout the region.
The Appleton Heart Institute includes 16 cardiologists, a peripheral vascular specialist, including three peripheral vascular specialists, two electrophysiologists, a vascular medicine/lipid specialist, a cardiac psychologist and two cardiothoracic surgeons from Appleton Cardiology Associates and Appleton Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, who care for more than 50,000 patients and perform more than 10,000 cardiac surgeries, procedures and diagnostic tests each year.
Quality Care
Appleton Medical Center, with the Appleton Heart Institute, has been named among the 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® by Solucient, Inc. By working closely with referring physicians and their patients, we’re able to take a personal approach to diagnosis and treatment … all to achieve the healthiest possible outcomes. Look to Appleton Heart Institute for a forward-thinking environment that offers the best in cardiovascular care.
For more information visit: www.appletonheartinstitute.com