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Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips
Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States?  According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack strikes someone in the U.S. about every 43 seconds. “Although these statistics are worrisome, you can help to protect yourself by knowing your risk for a heart attack and the signs and symptoms to look for,” said Dr. Gerald Sotsky, director, Valley/Cleveland Clinic Affiliation and chair of Cardiac Services with Valley Medical Group. The CDC states that key factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high c…