SLHV

💙 Our Patients Are Talking, and We're Listening

We are proud to share that this past May was one of our strongest months yet for patient satisfaction at St. Louis Heart & Vascular.

⭐ Courtesy of Staff: 4.9 out of 5
⭐ Appointment Availability: 4.8 out of 5
⭐ Answers to Questions: 4.9 out of 5

One patient shared: "The quality and care at SLHV is absolutely top tier." Another said: "Staff is super friendly, five stars all the way around."

These scores reflect what we strive for every day: compassionate, knowledgeable care delivered by a team that genuinely cares about our patients.

Thank you to our incredible staff and providers, and to our patients for trusting us with your heart health. 💙

🩺 Diabetes and Your Heart and Vascular Health

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of illness and death in people with diabetes, and diabetes itself independently raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.

People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the most common cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD). And people with PAD have a much higher risk of heart attack or stroke.

Here is what makes this especially important for cardiovascular health:

🩸 For people with diabetes, PAD may not cause any symptoms in the early stages, making it even more critical that it be identified and managed early.
🦵 PAD can cause leg pain, slow healing wounds, and in serious cases can lead to amputation
❤️ Managing blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol together is key to protecting both your heart and your arteries

If you have diabetes, make sure your heart and vascular health is part of the conversation with your care team. Early screening and proactive management can make all the difference.

📖 Learn more from the American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/diabetes/diabetes-complications-and-risks/peripheral-artery-disease--diabetes

💙 June is National Men's Health Month, and as a cardiovascular practice, this one is close to our hearts.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, and yet men are significantly less likely to seek care before a serious event occurs.

A few things every man should know:
❤️ High blood pressure and high cholesterol often have no symptoms
❤️ Regular movement is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your heart
❤️ If heart disease runs in your family, talk to your doctor about your personal risk

This month, we encourage the men in your life, whether that is yourself, a partner, a father, or a friend, to take their heart health seriously. A simple check-up could be life changing.

📖 To learn more about Men's Health month please visit: https://menshealthmonth.org/

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