How to Educate Your Loved Ones About Heart Disease and Stroke

You shouldnt go it alone when it comes to preventing or recovering from a cardiovascular event. Educating family and friends can be a lifesaving decision.

Published: April 7, 2017

If you have heart disease or even just heart disease risk factors, you have probably been told that you and your healthcare providers are part of a team. But that leaves out some pretty important teammates: your family and friends. Whether its helping you adjust to a more heart-healthy lifestyle or knowing the warning signs and how to respond to a heart attack or stroke, your loved ones can have a significant impact on your physical and emotional health in the years ahead.