Cardiovascular Disease is the Leading Cause of Death
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “one person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease.” This makes death from cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, “about 659,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year—that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.” Over 800,000 people have heart attacks every year. Of these, the CDC reports, “1 in 5 heart attacks is silent.” Many are preventable.
Early Diagnoses Can Decrease Mortality and Morbidity
Ongoing advances in cardiology equipment provide the clinician with valuable tools to diagnose and treat cardiac disease. The patient can be diagnosed and treated sooner, preventing myocardial injury. Tools, such as Holter monitors, EKG machines, and spirometers, along with associated supplies, can help any office diagnose and make timely recommendations based on this data.
1 Scenario Where In-office Equipment Can Save Lives
Imagine a scenario where a patient reports intermittent fluttering in their chest. The episodes are intermittent, unpredictable, and without a known triggering event. In office, they are not experiencing this sensation. However, the patient and clinician are concerned because of associated dizziness. An EKG ordered is inconclusive. A Holter Monitor test can be ordered and initiated during the patient’s visit. This test is simple to initiate. The results are easily interpreted by experienced physicians. Early detection with cardiology equipment improves prognosis and decreases morbidity and mortality.
