The staff at Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center are celebrating American Heart Month by educating their community about good cardiovascular care and tips to keep hearts healthy year-round.
Every day, almost half a million Americans are diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases like peripheral artery disease, a condition that compromises leg circulation and results in non-healing wounds. A healthy heart helps keep oxygen and nutrient-rich blood flowing through the body, a vital component of wound healing.
“Any disease that disrupts blood circulation affects how long it will take for a wound to heal,” said Jaime McMinn, APRN-CNP “Poor heart health means poor wound healing rates. And poor wound healing may result in an escalation of the patient’s condition.”
Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center suggests that patients do the following to be heart healthy:
exercise at least 30 minutes a day
if a smoker, quit
eat a healthy amount of fruits and veggies instead of processed foods like potato chips
get adequate sleep
engage in activities to relieve stress, such as meditation
Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center provides a comprehensive approach to wound healing. Wound care is essential to the health and well-being of patients with non-healing wounds, and wound care visits prevent an escalation of their disease. The team features clinicians with advanced training in wound care.
For more information about the Hillcrest Henryetta Wound Care Center or to schedule an appointment, 877-295-2273. No referral is required.