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[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

However, genetic screening is unlikely to be practical on a broad scale. Hopefully, future advancements in technology will be able to remove this barrier to optimal healthcare #biom4180 https://t.co/uQJ3F006mu

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

Previous CVD prevention strategies have focused on managing environmental factors that can contribute to CVD.These are definitely important, but they don't address the fact that the prevalence and pathology of disease may vary based on one's #genetics. #biom4180

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

For example, this study looked at three different mutations which predispose individuals to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and found that they worked through different mechanism; therefore, a single treatment may not be effective in all three cases #biom4180 https://t.co/w6c9z7Qirs

[William Lutz @WillCardio]

This is awesome because @NotSoRAK mentioned in her lecture that there is a huge disconnect between the amount of people who say they would be an organ donor and the amount of people who actually sign up to donate. This will likely help this issue.#biom4180
https://t.co/yHza3t9bKe

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

@GuelphYB Personally, I think the conflicting results have more to do with the fact that they controlled differences arising from genetic variations which was not done in previous studies on the French paradox. Hopefully future studies can shed more light on the topic! #biom4180

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

This article contradicts the notion that moderate consumption of alcohol may be cardioprotective. Researchers accounted for common genetic variants in alcohol metabolism which showed several harmful effects of moderate alcohol consumption #biom4180 https://t.co/2hVP8BCmEt

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

@MatthewVanCamp3 @K4180BT It’s still important to be careful how much chocolate you are consuming. Even though it may have some CVD benefits, it’s also high in fat and sugar which may not be appropriate for all individuals, such as diabetics #biom4180

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

It’s unfortunate that in order to get rid of cancerous tissue, healthy tissue must be compromised in the process. Hopefully in the future, there will be more selective treatment options to avoid these complications #biom4180

[Jess Cardio @biom4180studen1]

Relevant article here suggesting that the intensity of watching hockey games from your couch can put the same stress on your heart as a vigorous workout! Something to keep in mind for these upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs.....https://t.co/eo3fjz632Z #biom4180

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

A recent animal study showed that activating autophagy - cell eating - can attenuate cardiac dysfunction after a heart attack. If this holds true in human trials, this could be a potential treatment for heart attack survivors in the future #biom4180 https://t.co/SuGm1EZgU7

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

To add to this, other studies have shown that music can even increase performance on cardiac stress tests. Interestingly, the beneficial effects of music on cardiac function are not seen if the individual doesn’t enjoy the music being played #biom4180 https://t.co/06LnhnrIff

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

Undergoing an invasive procedure can be very stressful, especially when it’s on your heart. This review found that listening to #music could decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels in heart disease patients prior to treatment #biom4180 https://t.co/mAD4dHmwz9

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

Something worth sharing to get the word out to any healthy individuals currently taking #aspirin prevent heart disease. However, preventative medicine is still important. You can keep your heart healthy by making some lifestyle changes instead! Have a read. #biom4180

[nataliecardio @nataliecardio]

For years and years, people have been taking aspirin daily to prevent against heart attacks. But a new study says that aspirin may not be as helpful as we though, in fact, it may be increasing the risk of internal bleeding in healthy people #biom4180
https://t.co/M1PlTjP3dG

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) can replace metallic stents in coronary revascularization to possibly decrease long-term adverse effects of metal stents. First, more study is needed to test the long term safety of BVS #biom4180 https://t.co/61PXlIl0zC

[Cassandra Collins @CassfCollins]

Ever wonder why heart cancer is rare? Interesting news article I found that explores why the heart isn't vulnerable to cancer. #biom4180

https://t.co/nX0GGbXn1n

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

@CristinaYang_ @favm4180 I agree that this may not be a suitable test for the general population, but it may be beneficial for testing at risk patient groups, such a as diabetic individuals #biom4180

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

Who knew one spice could be so good for your heart! #turmeric has been shown to lower both cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as protect against inflammatory damage. All of these factors contribute to decreased risk of #atherosclerosis #biom4180 https://t.co/Yla1RWvCTV

[Sara Frangos @FrangosSara]

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Infographics are an incredibly effective tool to simplify elaborate topics. Here is a perfect example, by the American College of Cardiology breaking down the complex topic of heart failure. #biom4180
https://t.co/fmtxGSa8P7

[Cortney Auld @CardioCortney]

This article outlines the positive effect dog ownership can have on your heart health which is likely due to increased social support and activity levels. One more reason to love your pup! #biom4180 https://t.co/6vgy9FRBP9

[Jade Marrow, PhD @jade_marrow96]

As #SustainabilityWeek comes to an end, it feels appropriate to show how much air quality matters! Air pollution is linked with heart attack, stroke, and premature death in those with CDV. Link to check the air quality in your location https://t.co/DkP5qOMDIe #biom4180