Kaiser Permanente Milpitas Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Milpitas

 
 
 



 

Health Education

Kaiser Milpitas Medical Offices
General Information: 408.945.2732


Topics you'll find on this page

:: Heart Health for South Asians
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Heart Health for South Asians

If you trace your origin to the Indian subcontinent - India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal your target goals for managing cardiac risk factors are:

- Blood Pressure less than 135/85

- Waist circumference
  • 35" or less for men (less than 90 cm)
  • 31" or less for women (less than 80 cm)
- BMI between 18.5 and 23

You can improve your cardiovascular health and your quality of life through prevention, detection and management of your risk factors. We have designed a program just for you!

Talk to your doctor.

Complete this risk assessment

Listen to a podcast available on your doctor's home page <www.kp.org>

Call Health Education at (408) 945-2732 to make an appointment for a workshop taught by a Health Educator, a Cardiologist and a Registered Dietician.

Consistent, daily self-management of your cardiac risk factors is the most effective and sensible strategy for reducing your increased risk for heart attack and stroke.




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