American Heart Month – February 2012
Did you know cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke) is THE leading cause of death in the United States? One in three deaths every year, over 815,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease, and over 2 million heart attacks occur each year.
The silver lining, however, is that many of the root causes can be prevented and controlled: hypertension, high cholesterol, and smoking.
Did you know Medicare provides payment for the following services?
- Initial Preventive Physical Exam (also known as the “Welcome to Medicare” Visit)
- Annual Wellness Visit, including Personalized Prevention Plan Service
- Cardiovascular Screening (total cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides tests)
- Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease
- Tobacco-Use Cessation Counseling Services
Keep your Ticker Strong!
The American Heart Associations and Million Hearts provide education and information on cardiovascular disease and preventative health. Be sure to take advantage of these free resources to educate yourself and your family on the facts about cardiovascular disease and good heart health. Click the logos below to visit their websites.
