Cardiovascular management program for heart disease

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Cardiovascular (heart) disease develops when the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood (arteries) become damaged or blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart. When the heart does not receive enough blood for an extended period of time, permanent damage to the heart can occur.

Heart disease can be managed

Cardiovascular disease develops over time. Understanding the risk factors that contribute to heart disease will help you make the changes in your life to protect your heart and manage your disease. Talk to your primary care physician about:

Cardiovascular Management Program for Heart Disease

The Cardiovascular Management Program for Heart Disease is available to all our members 18 and older who have been diagnosed with heart disease. If you have been diagnosed with heart disease, you will be automatically enrolled.

This program will help you understand heart disease, how it affects your life and how you can better manage your condition. A few times each year, you’ll receive our Lifestyles for Heart Disease newsletter that will help you:

For information about the Cardiovascular Management Program for Heart Disease, call 800-392-4247, TTY 800-257-9980, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Care management

Case managers provide individual education and counseling, and coordinate care with physicians, for members who need complex care.

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