Partnering for Disease Prevention with Dr Susan Crowe of Dedicated Senior Medical Center

Coronary heart disease affects 18.2 million Americans, according to 2017 data. Heart disease is also the top cause of mortality in those aged 65 and over. With this alarming trend, senior patients are encouraged to change their lifestyles for better health.

Dr. Susan Crowe, a Family Medicine Board Certified physician, is assisting patients in making incremental adjustments to their health. She has loved caring for others since she was a child, exactly like what her mother did as a nurse. She currently works with the Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Lakeland. Florida.

Heart disease education has been a priority at the Dedicated Senior Medical Center. Patients above the age of 65 are at a higher risk of developing cardiac problems. Dr. Susan claims that heart illness is more than just chest pain and heart surgery. Other minor indicators that might originate from cardiac disorders are frequently observed by doctors. Rosie mentions that her husband was suspected of having hereditary heart problems  and that they are progressively changing their habits with the support of physicians.

Due to heredity and a sedentary lifestyle, everyone could experience heart diseases such as Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomegaly, or Arrhythmia. Senior citizens are prone to these heart diseases that could lead to heart attack or worst, death. That is why, throughout the first two weeks of a patient’s stay, doctors at the Dedicated Senior Medical Center do an echocardiogram. This is to detect cardiac issues or mild signs of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Susan also emphasizes the value of including family members in consultations so that they may assist with lifestyle adjustments.
Patients should maintain a healthy weight to avoid cardiac issues. Although weight should vary from person to person, it should never exceed the normal BMI. Blood pressure is also an important element to consider. CAD can also be caused by high levels of bad cholesterol. Dyslipidemia is caused by a combination of high bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol. Patients should keep an eye on their blood sugar levels since metabolic syndrome can develop if both blood sugar and bad cholesterol become an issue.

Diabetes used to be a condition that only affected adults; currently, children as young as eight years old can get juvenile diabetes. This is due to the sugary meals ingested by youngsters and their lack of active habits. Dr. Susan is concerned about children who simply sit and consume their snacks, as the effect is similar to that of smoking. Rosie went on to say that parents should be taught about how their dietary choices and habits affect their children’s life. Dr. Crowe agrees, adding that sugary foods are great rewards, but only for a tiny fraction and every family must make the transition to a better diet and a more active lifestyle.

 

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