Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, striking down one in every three women, compared to one in 30 who dies of breast cancer. In women as with men, the most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But oftentimes the symptoms women experience are less specific than men's.
Three years ago, certified physician assistant Sue Johannsen was surprised to learn she had heart disease. "I had experienced shortness of breath and some pain, but I blamed it on stress," explained Johannsen. After discovering one of her main arteries was 70 to 85 percent blocked in January 2007, she underwent an angiogram and stent placement. She's been living with heart disease ever since and will share the lessons she's learned about listening to your body and living heart healthy at HRMC's sixth annual "Go Red" luncheon.
Johannsen, who first shared her personal heart disease survivor story at the 2008 Go Red luncheon, will also provide important information about the risks, warning signs and preventive measures specific to women.
HRMC's Go Red luncheon will conclude promptly at 1:00 p.m. for those who need to return to work. A delicious heart-healthy lunch will be served. Free blood pressure checks will be available to luncheon attendees from 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Tickets are SOLD OUT! The luncheon is in the HRMC Huron Towers Auditorium, which is located on the corner of 4th Street and Kansas Avenue SE.
Information about the national Go Red campaign can be found online at www.americanheart.org.
This site requires Macromedia Flash Player and may not display correctly without it. Click here to download the latest version of the Flash Player from Macromedia.
