The Mended Hearts, Inc.

Join us on August 13th at 4:30 PM ET for our Advocacy Webinar❗️ We will cover our 6️⃣ main legislative priorities and give attendees a broad overview of current Congressional activities. You can also learn more about our Action Network📢 Visit the link below to register. We hope to see you there! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eQZVXxAe

This #SelfCareSunday we're encouraging you to go to bed early❗️ More than 1 in 3 adults do not get the recommended 7 hours of sleep each night. This can have negative effects on your heart and your body such as increasing your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke💔 If you want to learn more about the connection between sleep and heart disease, MHI has various resources available such as discussion guides, webinars, and more! Visit the link below to access these free resources⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d6ZqGtGm

Atrial fibrillation (#AFib) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat and increases the risk of stroke by about 5 times❗️ That’s why @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined Bristol Myers Squibb & Pfizer to raise awareness of AFib and encourage anyone with common symptoms like irregular heartbeat, heart racing, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, or light-headedness, to get checked out🫀 Only a doctor can determine if it’s AFib or something else. Holding off on seeing a doctor won’t change whether or not you have AFib. But if you do, seeing a doctor may help you get ahead of stroke risk🩺 Learn more at👉NoTimetoWait.com

YOUR story deserves to be told❗️ #ShareYourHeart with us in 500 words or less for our Share Your Heart Essay and Poetry Contest. We want to hear from you whether you are someone living with heart disease, family, a caregiver, or a health professional affected by #HeartDisease! Anyone from Kindergarten to 18+ is encouraged to share their heart and submit a piece📝 Visit the link below to learn more⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eSbNtHJS

#DidYouKnow For every degree your body temperature rises, your heart beats approximately 10 beats faster per minute❗️ With high temperatures and heat waves across the nation, it is essential you are taking care of your body and heart. High temperatures increase your blood flow causing your heart to work harder. The high temperatures can even thin your blood, meaning it doesn't clot as easily. This can be dangerous for individuals taking blood-thinning medication🫀 Make sure to stay hydrated and stay cool to keep your heart and body safe☀️

Are you living with #HeartFailure❓ We talked to individuals living with heart failure and asked for their advice for newly diagnosed patients. Here's what they had to say👇 🏃♂️Exercise. "Exercise makes a huge difference, even when it feels impossible. Walk outside, if you can, to make you feel more positive." 🌳Don't stay home. "Go to church. Go to the mall. Join a support group. Go bowling or golfing. Walk. Volunteer." 🍎Eat Healthy "Try to reduce sodium and eat more healthy foods. Follow fluid restrictions, but find ways to still enjoy what you are eating." 💊Take medication exactly as you were told. "It is very important to take medication so you feel better and live longer. If you have questions, call your doctor." 📚Educate yourself. "You will feel more confident making decisions and taking care of yourself if you learn about your heart disease. Only use reliable sources."

Signs and symptoms of #Cardiomyopathy can vary widely❗️ In its earliest stages a person with cardiomyopathy might not have symptoms or symptoms may be mild. Talk to your doctor if you notice any symptoms and look into if it may run in your family🫀 Learn more at the link below⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gqG5rz-2 #ThinkCardiomyopathy #CardiomyopathyAwareness #Cardiomyopathy2024 #ThinkCM

Writing and journaling have proven to reduce stress and depression as well as help people process traumatic events📝 This #SelfCareSunday we encourage you to write down your story to help you process your emotions along your #HeartJourney. Our #ShareYourHeart Essay and Poetry Contest encourages individuals living with #HeartDisease and #CHD and their families and caregivers to share their stories and remind others they are not alone. Want to share yours ❓ Visit the link below⬇️ https://lnkd.in/giKWcpx3

#DidYouKnow 46.3% of all US counties do not have a practicing cardiologist❓ This week's #SaturdaySpotlight is on new research about the disproportionate access to cardiovascular care in the US. The research published in JACC found the counties lacking cardiovascular care tended to be more rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged affecting approximately 22 million residents💔 To learn more about this research and how it may impact you visit the link below⬇️ https://ow.ly/5XeR50SAVck

Calling advocates of all levels📢 Join us on July 17th at 4 PM ET for our Advocacy 101 Training❗️The meeting will be focused on preparing advocates to meet with their representatives during the August recess. We will go over: ✊Why local advocacy is important 👤How to identify your members of Congress 📣Identifying your talking points and message/policy 📑Rules to remember Visit the link below to register🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9hs_d7s