Why Heart Disease Is Still the No. 1 Killer and What You Can Do About It | Hartford HealthCare

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but many of the risk factors are preventable and manageable. In this Walk to Wellness conversation, Dr. Saheli Nandi, a cardiologist with Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute, explains what everyone should know about blood pressure, cholesterol, heart attack warning signs, family history and heart disease prevention. Whether you're managing high blood pressure, keeping an eye on your cholesterol, or simply looking to improve your long-term heart health, this conversation offers practical guidance you can use today. Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together specialists across cardiovascular disciplines to create personalized care plans designed around each patient's needs. 00:00 Why heart health matters 00:31 Why heart disease remains the leading cause of death 02:14 Do you know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers? 02:45 How to correctly check blood pressure at home 04:12 Understanding healthy blood pressure readings 05:16 When high blood pressure becomes a concern 06:14 Cholesterol explained: What LDL numbers mean 07:36 Blood pressure and cholesterol medications 09:08 Statins: Benefits, myths and side effects 12:35 Heart attack symptoms in men and women 14:07 Family history and inherited risk factors 15:21 What personalized heart care means 17:08 What to expect at a cardiology appointment 19:02 National recognition for cardiac care 21:04 Heart-healthy diets and exercise recommendations 23:10 Final heart health advice #HeartHealth #HeartDiseasePrevention #BloodPressure #Cholesterol #Cardiology #HartfordHealthCare