June 17th 2023 was a life changing year for me.
I thought that I was perfectly fine as far as my health was concerned. Played recreational and school sports throughout my adolescence and also played Collegiate and semi professional sports as well.
All my physicals and check ups were normal, But then one chest pain revealed something else.
June 17th 2023, was the day that I was told that I had Coronary Artery Disease (C.A.D.), a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to build up which causes Heart Attacks or Angina.
A complete life changer. I didn't know how and I was afraid.
After hours of tests and evaluations, a stent was placed in my heart to keep things flowing the correct way. Until this day, I still don't understand how I was to bear this however it's The Creator's plan.
Nearly 47% of U.S. adults have high blood pressure.
More than 72% of U.S. adults have an unhealthy weight, with nearly 42% classified as having obesity. Additionally, more than half of U.S. adults (57%) have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
In 2024, heart disease was responsible for 702,880 deaths in the U.S., accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths This equates to one person dying every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease.
I WOULD LIKE TO PLEAD AND BRING AWARENESS TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
GO GET CHECKED
