Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 2, 2021

KH . ORG 9 Know your numbers HEARTFELT ADVICE BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure makes your heart and blood vessels work harder. CHOLESTEROL Unhealthy levels can raise your risk of a heart attack. BODYMASS INDEX ( BMI ) BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your weight and height. BLOOD SUGAR When your blood sugar is high, it can lead to diabetes, which is a major risk factor for heart attack. NEED A CHECKUP? We’ve got you covered. Call the Kootenai Clinic Appointment Center at (208) 625-6767 or visit appointmentcenter.kh.org . Sources: American Heart Association; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Talk with your doctor about your personal risk of heart disease. Here are four types of numbers to know— and to keep an eye on: ERY EXCELLENCE