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Every 33 seconds in the United States, a person dies from cardiovascular disease, making focusing on our heart health more important than ever.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a disease of the heart or blood vessels. Often, reduced blood flow to the heart, brain or body is caused by fatty deposits inside an artery, which hardens and narrows the passageway. CVD is the leading cause of death for men and women worldwide, killing an estimated 17.3 million people annually. CVD is also projected to remain the leading cause of death until 2030.
With heart health and disease prevention in mind, Physicians Regional Medical Group is excited to welcome Dr. Catherine Law, M.D., FACC.
“I find the heart fascinating—especially the mechanisms of how the heart functions and the pathology. Small aberrations in the mechanics and pathways within the heart can ultimately lead to significant physical changes throughout the body,” says Law.
Dr. Law is board certified in cardiovascular disease and echocardiography, and she specializes in general cardiology, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrhythmias and preventive medicine. Her specialty interests include women’s health, cardiac imaging, coronary artery disease screening, and the evaluation of hypertension and lipid levels.
You may have never considered your heart health before, but Dr. Law says it’s never too late to start. Some ways to lower your risk include limiting alcohol use (one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men) and getting 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of strenuous exercise weekly.
It’s also important to monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, as well as your BMI. High blood pressure strains your heart and blood vessels, while excess weight, high cholesterol and elevated glucose levels can lead to inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries. Together, these factors can raise the likelihood of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related problems.
If you’re worried about your cardiovascular disease risk factors, Dr. Law can help.
She received her medical degree from Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH, before completing her residency and fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Before joining Physicians Regional Medical Group, Dr. Law was a non-invasive cardiologist at Lee Health and Florida Heart Associates. She wants her patients to know she is compassionate, an effective communicator and a patient-oriented physician.
“I like to empower my patients through teaching. Outcomes are better if patients understand their particular disease or structural defects. Knowledge equals power, and patients are encouraged and motivated to make better choices and lifestyle changes when they understand their particular condition,” she says.
Dr. Law is accepting new patients at Physicians Regional Founders Square. For more information, call 239-348-4120 or schedule an appointment online.
Physicians Regional Medical Group
239-348-4120
Physicians Regional – Founders Square
8831 Founders Square Dr, Naples, FL 34120
