Heart Disease Program
Heart disease develops when the blood vessels (arteries) that carry oxygen-rich blood become damaged or blocked, severely 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
Heart disease develops over time and can affect adults at any age. 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:
- Creating a personal action plan
- Getting a flu shot every year
- Quitting smoking
How BCN helps
Members ages 18 and older who have been diagnosed with heart disease are eligible for the Heart Disease program, which will help you better manage heart disease. A few times each year, you'll receive our Lifestyles for Heart Disease newsletter.
For more information about the Heart Disease program, contact 800-392-4247, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
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page modified 09/10/2008