American Heart Month: Raising Awareness and Promoting Heart Health with UA
February 1, 2023
By: Angela White
We’ve teamed up with Littmann & ADC to bring you top 5 heart health medical accessories for you and your patients!
- Blood pressure is one of the most important measurements in medicine. This #HeartHealthMonth choose cuffs that fit your patients right. Adcuff brand cuffs feature properly positioned artery marks and ADC’s proprietary Size Guide™ marking system, helping you select the right size, every time.
- ADC’s Adjustable Frequency Diaphragms are – you guessed it! – adjustable, so you can tune in to exactly what you’re listening for. This #HeartHealthMonth choose a stethoscope that lets you hear all the body sounds: heart and lungs, high and low.
- Littmann ™ Cardiology stethoscopes have premium acoustics to help hear important heart & body sounds. They are designed with a dual-sided chestpiece, which makes it easy to switch between low and high frequency sounds. The chestpiece is also equipped with a diaphragm and bell for optimal sound capture. Additionally, many cardiology stethoscopes have superior noise-dampening capabilities and adjustable frequency settings to ensure that all sounds are heard clearly.
4. Sphygmomanometers Traditional “Sphygs” measure blood pressure, they give you better control and accuracy when taking blood pressure readings.
5. Compression socks help circulate blood while on your feet all day. They help reduce pain and fatigue in your legs, as well as swelling. They are especially helpful for people who stand or sit for long periods of time, such as nurses and long-distance travelers. Compression socks also help reduce the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of the legs.
Don’t forget to take care of yourself too! The American Heart Association’s cardiovascular health checklist now includes guidelines for healthy sleep. It’s based on new research suggesting people who get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night tend to manage other health factors more effectively.
Easier said than done if you’re a healthcare professional, but worth a look:
www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8
#hearthealth #hearthealthmonth #hypertension #gotsleep #americanheartassociation #cardiohealth #caringforcaregivers
