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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Health News
| All High-Risk Patients Should Get Blood Pressure Meds: Study |
| Getting levels below current targets may significantly cut risk of heart attack, stroke, researchers contend |
THURSDAY, Dec. 24, 2015 People known to be at high risk for a heart attack or stroke should be given blood pressure-lowering medications no matter their blood pressure level, new research suggests.
Current protocols r... » Read the full article |
| Sudden Cardiac Arrest May Not Be So Sudden |
| Study found symptoms showed up a month before attack in roughly half of all cases |
MONDAY, Dec. 21, 2015 Sudden cardiac arrest may not be as sudden as doctors have thought, researchers report.
Roughly half of cardiac arrest patients experience telltale warning signs that their heart is in danger of ... » Read the full article |
| More Support for Lower Blood Pressure Goals |
| Intensive treatment reduces risk of heart attack, stroke and eye damage, study finds |
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2015 Intensive treatment to lower blood pressure below currently recommended levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease... » Read the full article |
| Optimistic Outlook May Boost Recovery After Heart Attack |
| Researchers report that positive patients were more physically active, less likely to be re-hospitalized |
TUESDAY, Dec. 8, 2015 Having an optimistic attitude after a heart attack may be good for your health, Harvard researchers report.
Two weeks after a heart attack, patients who had a positive attitude were less likely t... » Read the full article |
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| Heart Disease Now Kills 1 of Every 3 Americans |
| Heart attack and stroke are leading causes of death worldwide, too, report finds |
| Too Few Americans Are Taking Needed Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs: CDC |
| Only half who should are using medications to help prevent heart disease |
| Learn More About Statins |
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| U.S. Task Force Backs Statins for Those 40 to 75 at Heightened Heart Risk |
| Primary focus is on people with 10 percent or greater threat of heart attack or stroke within 10 years |
| Hypercholesterolemia |
| Learn more about how high or abnormal cholesterol levels can contribute to the risk of heart attack and stroke and how it can be treated |
| Early Treatment Improves Heart Attack Outcomes, Study Finds |
| Patients who recognize the symptoms of a heart attack early on and receive immediate medical attention have better outcomes |
| Learn More About Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) |
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| Being 'Fat But Fit' Won't Cut Your Risk of Premature Death |
| Study suggests benefits of physical fitness don't overcome risk from obesity |
| Women Who Were Overweight At Age 18 Had Greater Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Death |
| The study was observational, and the authors drew no conclusions about cause and effect (New York Times) |
| Women on Blood Thinners Can Safely Use The Pill, Hormone Therapy: Study |
| Finding may lay to rest the notion that hormonal treatments raise odds for recurrent clots, expert says |
| Women and Heart Disease |
| Learn more about top ways women can reduce their heart disease risk |
| How Much Weight Must You Lose Before Others Notice? |
| Study finds women must drop about 14 pounds, men 18, before they're found more attractive |
| Health Tip: Watching Calories |
| Is it enough? |
| It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot |
| Influenza activity usually peaks in January or February, FDA says. So if you have not received your flu shot yet, call our office to schedule a time to get it. Flu vaccine appointments available in the early morning hours or on Fridays but it is highly recommended that you call first to make an appointment. EAMP members can schedule their vaccine appointment for general office hours as well. |
| Researchers Say Case Shows That Human Heart Can Fully Recover After Major Damage |
| This case and animal research demonstrate regeneration of cells is possible, researchers say |
| Drugs May Protect the Heart During Chemotherapy |
| Researchers also found lower risk of complications that can interrupt breast cancer treatment |
| New Drug May Help Fight Heart Failure |
| Analysis suggests Entresto could extend patients' lives, but one expert has concerns about cost of new drugs |
| Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk, No Matter Your Age |
| Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits, study finds |
| Learn More About Heart Failure |
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| Impact of Endurance Exercise on Heart Health (NY Times) |
| No level of exercise is dangerous or too much for healthy people. But, know your family history of sudden death. If a close family member has died unexpectedly of heart problems, talk to your doctor about whether you need to be tested for conditions such as atherosclerosis or cardiomyopathy. The rest of us should pay attention to symptoms such as unusual fatigue, shortness of breath or chest pain during exercise, but are much more likely to strengthen our hearts with exercise than harm them |
| Poor Dentition a Clue to Deadly Heart Disease? |
| Researchers can't be certain gum disease is the culprit |
| Learn More About Atherosclerosis |
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| Blood Thinner, Certain Diabetes Drugs Are a Bad Combo |
| Together, warfarin and sulfonylureas raise risk of hospitalization, study shows |
| Infertile Men May Have Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes |
| Doctors should look for underlying health problems, experts suggest |
| Weight-Loss Surgery Lowered Risk of Heart Attack, Type 2 Diabetes in Study |
| British researchers say procedure provides many long-term health benefits |
| Lower Blood Pressure Target Could Save Lives: Study |
| Risk of heart troubles was lowered by 25 percent, while death risk was reduced 27 percent |
| Learn More About High Blood Pressure |
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| How Old Are Your Arteries? |
| CardioHealth, a 5 minute non-invasive test can help us tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. Are you at risk for a heart attack or stroke? |
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