Heart Disease Care Center
"My father found out he had symptoms of heart disease. We knew he had to make changes to his lifestyle. Along with some medications and his lifestyle changes, my father can look ahead to doing more of the things he loves." — Marcy
The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system. Heart disease is a term used for problems that occur when the heart and blood vessels aren't working the way they should. Heart disease is also called cardiovascular disease. Heart disease affects more than 60 million Americans. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease.
Sign and symptoms:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing or wheezing when breathing
- Tiredness
- Swelling of the ankles and legs
- Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly area or back
- Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms
If you experience any of these, call your provider as soon as possible
Risk factors:
- Diabetes
- Overweight and obesity
- Unhealthy diet
- Absence of movement or activity
- Excessive alcohol use
It's important to watch for heart symptoms and discuss concerns with your primary care provider (PCP). Heart disease can sometimes be found early with regular health checkups. See your PCP yearly for all your preventive screenings to decrease the risk of heart disease.
Eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise are ways to decrease heart disease. Follow these recommendations from the American Heart Association.
Other resources:
- Find a provider — Choose providers from our skilled and extensive network.
- Call Member Service at 1-888-756-0004 (TTY 1-899-428-7588) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ask to be connected to Case Management for heart disease assistance and counseling.
- Eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise are ways to decrease heart disease. Follow these recommendations from the American Heart Association.