In this episode of In Focus, Morgan Peterson sits down with Joanie Manning RN, C, Director of Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Nuclear Medicine at York General. With more than 40 years of experience, Joanie shares her passion for helping patients recover, improve their quality of life, and prevent future heart and lung complications.
Learn how York General's nationally certified cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs support patients through recovery with personalized education, monitored exercise, and one-on-one coaching. Joanie also discusses the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8, which focuses on the key factors and behaviors that promote lifelong heart health:
- Eat Better
- Be More Active
- Quit Tobacco
- Get Healthy Sleep
- Manage Weight
- Control Cholesterol
- Manage Blood Sugar
- Manage Blood Pressure
The conversation also explores cardiac nuclear medicine, a noninvasive imaging service that uses specialized radiotracers to evaluate blood flow, heart function, and areas of damage within the heart. These advanced imaging studies help providers diagnose and monitor cardiovascular conditions while guiding treatment decisions.
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