Celebrate American Heart Month at Porter Regional Hospital

Feb-American-Heart-MonthTaking Charge of Your Blood Pressure
Dr. Marchand

Every time you visit your doctor, one of the first things a nurse does is check your blood pressure. Then you’re told two numbers – something over something. But do you really understand what those numbers mean? Join Cardiologist Dr. Hector Marchand to learn what those numbers mean and why it’s so important to keep your numbers in the “normal” range.

February 6 • 6 p.m. • Porter Regional Hospital

Free. Register online here or by calling 1-800-541-1861

Could it be a Blood Clot?
Dr. Alkadri

Many of us have heard of someone developing a blood clot in their legs after sitting on a long flight or car trip. It’s actually more common than you think. According to the Centers for Disease Control approximately 600,000 people in the U.S. are affected annually and of those, approximately 100,000 die as a result. Join Interventional Radiologist Dr. Amjad Alkadri to learn if you at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in a deep vein usually in the legs, the symptoms, treatment options and steps you can take to protect yourself.

February 13 • 6 p.m. • Porter Regional Hospital

Register online here or by calling 1-800-541-1861

The Open and Shut Case of Heart Valve Disease
Dr. Khabbaz

According to the American Heart Association more than 5 million people in the U.S.. have heart valve disease. Join Heart Valve Surgeon Dr. Walid Khabbaz, and Clinical Care Nurse Educator Bonnie Turman, to learn the how symptoms of heart valve disease mimic heart disease – chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath and fatigue – the importance of early evaluation and how if left untreated may result in heart failure, stroke, blood clots or death due to sudden cardiac arrest.

February 20 • 6 p.m. • Porter Regional Hospital

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Get Back in Rhythm
Dr. Mark Dixon

Atrial fibrilation, commonly called A-fib, is a very common heart rhythm disorder that affects about 2.6 million people annually. Symptoms that may be described as frightening and disruptive typically include rapid or irregular heartbeat or flutteirng or thumping in the chest. Join Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Mark Dixon to learn how A-fib is diagnosed and when to seek medical treatment.

February 27 • 6 p.m. • Porter Regional Hospital

Register online here or by calling 1-800-541-1861