Miami, FL – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and every minute, an American dies from complications of heart disease.
February is American Heart Month and Jackson can help you make sure you are following a heart-healthy lifestyle. You have the power to prevent or reduce your risk of heart disease by following five important steps:
- Stop smoking
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a well-balanced diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- See your doctor for regular check-ups
Jackson physicians, along with our academic affiliates at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, are nationally recognized as leaders in preventative, diagnostic and interventional cardiology.
We specialize in treating patients with a range of diagnoses and risk factors. And we often do it without open-heart surgery.
Jackson doctors also specialize in treating patients with heart failure and the Miami Transplant Institute at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center has the best outcomes in the nation for heart transplants.
Jackson doctors are available to serve as experts for your story to go along with our heart-healthy tips.