Check Your Heart Disease Risk

Heart disease covers many cardiac conditions — coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy — and remains among the leading causes of death worldwide.

See a doctor promptly for: crushing chest pain that may radiate to the left arm, shoulder, or jaw; unusual breathlessness on exertion or chest tightness when lying flat; palpitations or an abnormally fast or slow heartbeat.

Other warning signs include dizziness, light-headedness or fainting, and swelling in both feet or legs.

Self-care: avoid overly spicy, fatty, and salty foods; do regular aerobic exercise; manage stress; and have a heart check-up at least once a year.

PNC offers USA-standard EECP to stimulate circulation and support vessels non-invasively, plus Stroke & Heart Risk Check screening for proactive care before a major event.