American Heart MD
@heartmaryland
Promoting heart health to ALL and saving lives one heart at a time.
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http://www.heart.org 27-08-2011 22:00:43
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Dr. William Ashley, of LifeBridge Health and immediate past president of the Greater Maryland Board of Directors, has assumed the role of president-elect for the Eastern States Region Board of Directors. Congratulations! ❤️ spr.ly/60119cweJ
1/ Nearly half of US adults have hypertension, and only ¼ report achieving recommended levels of physical activity that help lower blood pressure and curb CVD risk. Get the latest data published in @CIRCAHA: spr.ly/6011nUdUX ✍🏼Seth Martin
The Bailey Bullock Act, named for a 16-year-old who died after a cardiac event outside his school in 2021, went info effect July 1, requiring all Maryland schools to have cardiac emergency action plans in place. Thank you The Baltimore Times for coverage. spr.ly/60169YWx4
Headed to see Janet Jackson in Baltimore tonight? Her song, "Rhythm Nation" is 109 BPM, the right tempo for hands-only CPR. While you're listening to her greatest hits, take some time to join the #NationOfLivesavers by learning hands-only CPR! Learn more: spr.ly/6019iERR5
A third of U.S. adults are at high risk for CKM syndrome. We are proud to launch an initiative with ACP American Diabetes Association American Society of Nephrology National Kidney Foundation STOPObesityAlliance & Cardiometabolic Center Alliance to standardize awareness, professional and patient education, and treatment of #CKMsyndrome.
Too many patients receive medical bills they can’t afford. Weakening the #NoSurprisesAct would only make things worse. Dr. J. Carter Ralphe spoke with FOX Baltimore about why Congress must stand up for patients and keep the No Surprises Act strong. spr.ly/6013cay7T
#AHA24 is just 100 days away! See you in Chicago as we boldly enter a Second Century of advancing health and hope for all. 📷: #ThrowbackThursday #AHA19 Don Lloyd-Jones Manesh Patel CC: Amit Khera Jo Chikwe
#MDHeartWalk Coaches! We're getting you fired up with a fundraising incentive -- the person that raises the most funds this week by 11:59 pm Aug. 30 will win two tickets to Baltimore Ravens vs. Browns! The Baltimore Ravens are a proud local sponsor of Heart Walk. greatermarylandheartwalk.org
ICYMI: Aging and more diverse populations, plus significant increase in heart disease and stroke risk factors are among the reasons the cost of cardiovascular disease is expected to triple by 2050. Thank you Baltimore Business Journal for sharing this story. spr.ly/6018mdBVn