According to Cardiologist Dr. Steve Schulman at The Greenbrier Clinic, individuals who live in rural zip codes — including most areas around West Virginia — are at a higher risk of cardiac problems, mostly due to limited access to cardiovascular care. Luckily, The Greenbrier Clinic team includes two incredible cardiologists, ready to treat the needs of the community and reverse that trend.
Dr. Randolph Modlin is a graduate of nearby Greenbrier East High School, who served as Chief of Cardiology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as well as the Cardiology Consultant to the Army Surgeon General and to the White House. Now, he’s using that experience to treat patients in the community that he’s proud to call home.
Dr. Steve Schulman is newer to the area but equally committed to applying his knowledge and experience to serve the needs of Southern West Virginia. He was the director of the Coronary Care Unite Johns Hopkins Hospital for 30 years and the director of the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at Hopkins for 10.
Drs. Modlin and Schulman encourage patients with risk factors for culinary concerns — such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, family history and advancing age — to contact The Greenbrier Clinic and schedule an appointment. But if you’re concerned about your heart health, don’t wait.
Follow these tips from the American Heart Association to help to avoid a heart attack
🚭 Don’t smoke or vape and avoid second-hand smoke.
📉 Keep your blood pressure below 120/80 mm Hg.
🫀Get your cholesterol checked and talk to your health care professional about your numbers.
🍊 Eat foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, sodium (salt) and added sugars.
🏃♀️Be physically active. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week.
⚖️ Reach and maintain a healthy weight. A normal body mass index is between 18.5 and 24.9.
🩸 Keep your fasting blood sugar less than 100 mg/dL or an A1C of less than 5.7%.
😴 Get enough sleep. Aim for an average of 7-9 hours of sleep a day.
🩺 Get regular medical check-ups.
💊 Take your medication as prescribed.
🚑 If you think you may be having a heart attack, don’t hesitate. Call 911 or your emergency response number right away.