Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, and Canada; killing one person every 34 seconds in the U.S. alone. The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. Kim Montagne will help us to understand the variety of different diseases that affect the heart, as well as what we can do to help prevent them. She can also tell us about the “big city” resources available in our neighborhood. In the month where hearts are discussed more frequently than others, it’s American Heart Month after all, come learn what you can do to stay around for those you love.

 

Kim Montagne is director for the Samaritan Heart and Vascular Institute and a nurse practitioner who graduated from OHSU in 1998.