Learn About “HOLIDAY HEART” and What You Can Do to Avoid It
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can bring unexpected medical concerns, including increased risk for heart attack and stroke.
Several studies have shown that the incidence of heart attack and stroke increases in December and January, particularly on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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To minimize the risk of an unexpected visit to the emergency room, myself & other experts offer these tips:
1. Reduce stress.
2. Eat and drink in moderation.
3. Be vigilant with medication — make sure to take your routine medications.
4. Exercise — and get rest.
5. Know the symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and don’t delay in seeking medical attention.
Be Aware of #HolidayHeart in December
Take a moment to watch this short video and read this insightful article, which offers valuable information on preventing heart attacks and strokes during the holiday season.
Happy Holidays to you all!
Sincerely,
MD, Board-Certified Internist, Concierge Medicine Physician
Dr. Guy Delorefice has been practicing in Sonoma County since 1999 as a board-certified internist. He earned a degree in Biology from St. Mary’s College of California, then completed his medical degree at Creighton University. While at Creighton, he launched medical clinics in third-world countries and became fluent in Spanish. His internship and internal medicine residency were completed at Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. After finishing his training, he relocated to Sonoma County to be closer to home and family. Dr. Guy has built a reputation for exceptional patient care and has been voted by peers as a top physician in his specialty in consecutive years.
Outside medicine, he is deeply family-oriented — married to Rebecca, father to Lani and Capri, with a black lab named Hank. He’s passionate about the outdoors and spends time mountain biking, road biking, abalone diving, fishing, hunting, and skiing. He’s often seen biking around Sonoma with his family.