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Cardiology

Holy Cross Wound Healing and

Hyperbarics Program Raises

Awareness about the Impact of

Heart Health on Wound Healing

An alarming 33 percent of Americans live a heart healthy life.
currently suffer from cardiovascular dis- • Live an active lifestyle with 30 min-
ease. Throughout Heart Health utes of exercise on most days.
Awareness Month, The Holy Cross • Don’t smoke or use tobacco of any
Wound Healing and Hyperbarics kind as it is one of the most significant
Program, a member of the Healogics net- risk factors for developing heart disease.
work, will work to spread awareness • Eat a diet that is heart-healthy. This
about how cardiovascular diseases can includes lots of fruits, vegetables, whole
affect the wound healing process. grains, beans and other low-fat sources
Chronic wounds affect approximately of protein.
6.7 million people in the United States • Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity
and, if left untreated, an unhealed wound can lead to high blood pressure, high
on the foot or leg can lead to a dimin- cholesterol and diabetes. All of these
ished quality of life and possible amputa- chronic conditions can lead to heart dis-
tion. As many as 82 percent of leg ampu- ease.
tations are due to poor circulation of the • Ensure you get quality sleep by mak-
affected limb. ing it a priority in your life. Most adults
Cardiovascular diseases such as coro- need seven to nine hours of sleep each
nary artery disease, peripheral artery dis- night.
ease, strokes, arrhythmia, vascular dis- • Manage your stress in a healthy way
ease and other issues with the heart and with positive self-talk, using stress stop-
vessels can causes blockages that pers, doing things you enjoy, and relax-
obstruct the flow of blood needed for ing on a regular basis.
proper wound healing. Differentiating • See your healthcare provider for reg-
between arterial and venous ulcers may ular screenings. This includes blood
be challenging, but a correct diagnosis pressure, cholesterol and diabetes
can result in optimal treatment options. screenings.
Careful vascular assessment is key when • Take off your socks at your next
a patient presents with a lower extremity checkup and speak up about any prob-
ulcer as arterial disease is generally con- lems with your legs or feet.
traindicative to compression therapy, the
cornerstone of venous ulcer manage- If you or a loved one is living with a
ment. wound andcardiovascular disease, contact
Doctors Carlos Guerra and Cornelius the Holy Cross Wound Center Program at
Scannell co-medical directors of Holy (954) 202-4877.
Cross Hospital, offer the following tips to

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