Category: Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group Cardiology – Cottonwood
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Q&A: Learning more about lipids
Cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, remains the No. 1 cause of death for Americans. Along with inflammation, an important sign of cardiovascular disease is the size and number of lipids – particles of cholesterol – in your bloodstream. By improving your lipid levels as well as inflammation, you can reduce your chances of… Read more
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One-stop-shop coming to Cottonwood
We’re making healthcare easy! Patient experience continues to be a top priority as Northern Arizona Healthcare plans for the future. We understand accessing the care you need can be cumbersome and difficult to navigate, which is why we’re excited to create a new one-stop-shopping experience in Cottonwood, which is schedule to open in Winter 2019.… Read more
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September is National Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and Sept. 29 is World Heart Day. These observances raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, cholesterol and stroke. Talk to your healthcare provider about appropriate screenings. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs. But when you have too much in your blood, it can build up on the walls… Read more
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Six ways women, and men, can boost their heart health
Heart disease is often thought of as a man’s disease, but statistics from the Centers from Disease Control show it’s an equal-opportunity issue in the United States. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and accounts for about one in every four female deaths. Sixty-four percent – almost… Read more
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Dr. Bescak now sees patients in Flagstaff
Kenneth Bescak, M.D., F.A.C.C., L.C.C., is the only board-certified lipidologist in Northern Arizona. He practices in Cottonwood, Camp Verde, the Village of Oak Creek and in Flagstaff. On the second Wednesday of each month, Dr. Bescak will see patients at Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group − Flagstaff for lipids consultations and medication management. To make… Read more
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The NAH Lipid Clinic helps manage your lipid levels
Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S. for men and women. Along with inflammation, the size and number of lipids – particles of cholesterol – in your bloodstream determine whether you will develop a stroke or heart attack. By improving your lipid levels and inflammation, you can reduce your chances… Read more
