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Welcome to Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health e-Newsletter.
This complimentary educational service for our patients and their families about the latest in heart health will be published monthly. Please click above to enter our website and learn more about our practice and feel free to contact us if you still have any questions or wish to make an appointment. Here's to your health!
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| Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say |
THURSDAY, March 11 Challenging established medical wisdom about blood pressure and stroke, new British research suggests that extremely variable blood pressure, and not just high blood pressure, can greatly increase a person's risk of stroke.
"Some people have very s... Read the full article |
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| Broader study needed to check for possible long-term effects, experts say
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WEDNESDAY, March 10 A thyroid-derived cholesterol-lowering drug that could be an alternative to the widely used statin medications has done well in a small, early trial, Swedish and American researchers report.
In the trial, various doses of the drug, eprotirome, a l... Read the full article |
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| Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage |
WEDNESDAY, March 10 If you walk into an emergency room complaining of chest pains, the odds are high that you will end up having cardiac catheterization, where a thin wire is snaked into your heart to determine whether a blood vessel is totally or partially blocked.
... Read the full article |
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| If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says |
TUESDAY, March 9 To make ends meet these days, many Americans are sacrificing sleep to work night shifts or juggle two jobs.
Research suggests, though, that lack of sleep can lead to memory problems, depression, cardiovascular concerns, cancer and increased risk of a... Read the full article |
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| Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds |
MONDAY, March 8
Blacks and Hispanics with advanced heart failure are much less likely to turn to hospice care than whites, even though blacks in particular are more likely to develop the condition, a new report finds.
Heart failure, in which the heart weakens and c... Read the full article |
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| Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication |
MONDAY, March 8 Electrocardiogram screening to check for heart problems in hyperactive children before prescribing stimulant medications may help identify those at risk, but is only borderline cost-effective compared to the current practice of taking a patient history and doin... Read the full article |
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| Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body |
MONDAY, March 8 A good diet and regular exercise may help the mind function better, a new study suggests.
"It looks like exercise and diet improve the range of cognitive function," said Patrick Smith, an intern in clinical neuropsychology and a member of a Duke Unive... Read the full article |
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| Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds
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MONDAY, March 8 People treated with the clot-dissolving drug tPA for a stroke caused by a blocked brain artery are significantly more likely to have excess bleeding if they have been taking the anti-clotting drug Coumadin, even though a test shows no great danger of bleeding, ... Read the full article |
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| Coffee is Generally Heart-Friendly |
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But it may be linked to a slight rise in high blood pressure, researchers say |
| Possible Alternative to Coumadin? |
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Current Blood Thinners Face Tough Competition. Studies provide more evidence that newcomers hold mettle against warfarin, aspirin. |
| Popular Diet Plans Can Unclog Arteries |
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Low-fat, low-carb, Mediterranean regimens all help the heart, study finds
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| Dr. Caren named Vice Clinical Chief |
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| To Double the Odds of Seeing 85: Get a Move On |
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When It Comes to Longevity, Regular Exercise May Be the Most Potent Weapon Against Disease |
| You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart |
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Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels, study finds |
| Happy Marriage Cuts Men's Risk of Stroke |
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Single men, unhappy husbands had higher incidence of dying in study
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| High-fat diets raise stroke risk in women |
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Especially bad are trans fats, the type found in cookies, crackers, stick margarine and fried foods |
| Many women avoid calling 911 |
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Many Women Experiencing Heart Attack Symptoms Forgo Calling 911 |
| Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good |
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And another study confirms power of raw fruits, vegetables to protect against stroke |
| February Newsletter |
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(In case you missed it) Learn about: Hormone replacement does not reduce heart risk in women; Possible new weight-loss aid; Happiness protects your heart |
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