As February winds down, we are reminded that it is American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. President Lyndon B. Johnson, among the millions of people in the country who’d had heart attacks, issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, U.S. presidents have…
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At the Heart of the Matter: The Potential of CHAP Disease Management Programs for Heart Failure
According to the CDC, an estimated 6.5 million adults over the age of 20 have a diagnosis of heart failure. Certain conditions and unhealthy behaviors can increase the risk for heart failure. Caring for the heart failure patient in the home can often be challenging and requires a thorough understanding of the disease and the…
