Delray Medical Center is celebrating national heart month (February) by hosting a “Heart Matters Screening,” Thursday, Feb. 26 from 8 to 10 a.m. The free screenings include blood pressure, body mass index and cholesterol.
The cholesterol screening includes total cholesterol; triglycerides; high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol; very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol; and HDL risk ratio. Cholesterol test results will be mailed to participants three to four weeks after the screening. Those who have the cholesterol screening should try to fast after midnight before the test for more accurate results.
In case you’re not familiar with VLDL, it isn’t usually reported in routine cholesterol screenings. Among lipoproteins, VLDL contains the highest amount of triglyceride. Higher amounts and large VLDL particles are associated with higher risks of high blood pressure and stroke, according to the Mayo Clinic, so this is a number to keep your eye on.
To register for the heart screening, call 844/522-7346. Callers will receive a free heart healthy recipe cookbook in the mail, according to a Tenet press release.
Delray Medical Center is part of the Tenet Florida region, which includes several hospitals in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Other hospitals also are hosting events in honor of heart month. Click here to learn about other South Florida heart happenings.
As part of its “28 Days of Heart” campaign, Tenet Florida is posting free heart healthy tips and recipes each day on its website.
Delray Medical Center is located at 5352 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach. For more information about the 28 Days of Heart campaign, go to: TenetHeart.com.
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