Cultural Attitudes about Heart Health

  • Stressful cultures lend themselves to heart disease.
  • Poverty prohibits leisure time to exercise.
  • Lack of income may not allow healthy food choices.

Prevention
Symptoms Heart Disease
Occurrence
Causes
Preparation for Medical Appointment
Support from Health Care Providers
Cultural Attitudes about Heart Health
Psychological Implications
Career/Employment
Tests and Diagnosis
Treatment with Prescription Drugs
Surgical Procedures
Complications
Risk Factors and Warnings
Coping and Support
Resources