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It is never too early or too late to begin managing your risk for cardiovascular disease. Whenever you start, it will serve to prevent a heart attack, stroke, or early death. How do you do this? Keep reading for the best ways no matter your age.
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Many of us hear “heart failure” and immediately assume this person is ready for hospice care. We need to correct this narrative. It’s just not true and, in fact, heart failure can be managed. We will explain what heart failure actually is and the 8 heart failure warning signs to prevent it from progressing.
Can losing weight improve my heart health? Yes, yes, and yes is the answer. Hearing mantras about keeping a healthy weight tell you immediately that your weight affects your health in general and that of your heart both positively and negatively. In fact, how you lose weight and how fast you lose it can affect your heart health as well.
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It’s almost impossible to watch TV or follow social media without someone telling us how to keep our heart healthy. Our grocery stores are filled with products screaming, “Buy me, I’m heart healthy.” Of course we all want to keep our hearts fit and functioning, but it’s not easy to know who or what to believe. A more credible source might be the American Heart Association who tells us about life’s essential 8 for heart health.
Should I see a preventative cardiologist? Do you know your critical risk factors for heart disease? These two questions are connected. Continue reading to get some answers, and find out if you need to make an appointment with one in the near future.
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Most of us have heard the tongue-in-cheek definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over, but expecting a different result. This certainly applies to heart attacks. Of the approximately 800K heart attacks that occur in the US each year, 600K are first timers and the other 200K people have had their second heart attack. This is a disappointing statistic. We all need to be informed about lifestyle changes you need to make after a heart attack.
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Minimally invasive procedures continue to evolve and improve including those for heart surgeries. One in particular is the TAVR, or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement procedure. In the past this surgery was performed as an open heart surgery resulting in a lengthy hospital stay. Times have changed for those who have aortic valve disease. Let’s learn more about its benefits and how to prepare for your TAVR procedure.
Many people who have heart disease don’t have regular signs that their heart is not doing its job. However, about one million Americans die each year from a stroke or other cardiovascular conditions. Keep reading to determine if you should pay more attention to your heart health. Heart disease can lead to a stroke: what to know.
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Smartwatches entered our lives and culture less than a decade ago, and Apple and Fitbit continue to improve the technology offered in these wearable devices. Having electrocardiogram capability (ECG) is but one valuable tool to help monitor heart rhythm. So if my smartwatch says irregular heartbeat, should I see a doctor?
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We hear about blood pressure all the time. We hear that we need to measure it, keep it under control, and maintain a healthy lifestyle so we won’t develop this medical problem. We know it’s important, but what are the real reasons? Why is high blood pressure dangerous?