Cardiology Services
In partnership with the American College of Cardiology Foundation's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR), OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center offers patients quality, complete and advanced cardiac care.
Risk Factors
- Blood cholesterol levels
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Tobacco use
- Diet
- Physical inactivity
- Obesity
- Alcohol
- Heredity
- Personal history
Symptoms
- Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain
- Discomfort in other areas of the upper body
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach
- Shortness of breath. This often comes along with chest discomfort, but it can also occur before chest discomfort.
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Nausea
- Light-headedness, dizziness, fainting
What You Can Do
- Call 911 immediately if you are experiencing symptoms
- Prevent and control high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes
- Adopt a low-fat diet with less than 30% of calories from fat and consume 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day
- Avoid tobacco
- Limit alcohol
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Conduct regular physical activity
In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.