Heart disease: know the risks and protect your heart

Heart disease accounts for 17% of all deaths in Minnesota. While heart attacks are the most well-known form, heart disease includes a range of conditions, such as the heart’s inability to pump effectively, irregular heart rhythms and clogged arteries.

Marc Newell, MD, a cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, shares tips to help reduce risk factors that can lead to heart disease. He recommends understanding your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, as well as how those numbers affect your heart health. Watch the video below for more tips on how to protect your heart.