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#biom4180 student

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

@carissac_24 @chelsfurtadoo1 The article suggests there is no heart rate too slow as long as the body gets the blood it needs. It is an extreme case, but not so uncommon- Usain Bolt and other athletes have heart rates around 30 bpm #biom4180

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

The slowest recorded heart rate was 26 bpm set by 81-year-old Daniel Green, its no surprise to us #biom4180 students that he is an extremely avid exerciser. #athletebradycardia https://t.co/2PJKY5x0ot

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

HOWEVER, people must be aware of the fact cocoa is not the only ingredient in chocolate bars. Things like trans fats which 👆LDL may override the beneficial effects. And like @glenpyle says about coffee, it is not a cure for poor lifestyle. #biom4180

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

This is nice to hear!! The article highlights dark chocolate is the one to eat, the higher % cocoa the better. #biom4180

[Katherine Beattie @K4180BT]

The oldest person ever, #jeannecalment lived to 121 years old. Her secret? Consumption of nearly 2 lbs of 🍫 A WEEK! Fortunately for us chocolate lovers, chocolate appears to have CV benefits too #biom4180 https://t.co/iCHebW2Zfq

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

The fastest recorded heart rate is 480bpm. This article explains this was likely due to action potential bypass tracts and shorter action potential duration. #biom4180

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[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

Scary stuff: cyber security has become an issue of implantable defibrillators. The FDA is working to fix this to prevent hackers from manipulating the device. #biom4180 https://t.co/o4IVyWQ6iq

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

Link to original article: https://t.co/IxleluROho
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[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

#GeneTherapy is the future of CVD treatment!
Researchers edited the genomes of mice to inactivate a ryanodine receptor mutation in order to prevent #CPVT. NONE of the mice who got this treatment developed CPVT, while 71% of the placebo group did.#biom4180
https://t.co/iQgWfqZ0vz

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

Perhaps they still increase lifespan compared to not having it, but this may be difficult to prove. Needless to say, better and more user-friendly devices are needed. #biom4180

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

This article claims that left ventricular assist devices are "excellent". However, their data shows only 45% of people were still surviving at the 4 year mark due to various complications: GI bleeding, ventricular failure, stroke, thrombosis,etc #biom4180
https://t.co/MWXmF9XMPX

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

Here is a great summary of how #VentricularAssistDevices work. They are implanted in patients who are waiting for heart transplants, cannot have a heart transplant, or if their heart failure is expected to improve. #biom4180
https://t.co/Nm8b8fstpZ

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

Summary of the 5 types of #CoronaryStents.
Most recent is the Dual Therapy Stent; surface facing the artery wall acts as a drug-eluting stent (prevents cell proliferation), surface facing the lumen promotes natural healing by using antibodies. #biom4180
https://t.co/0l0D1IfpnU

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

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[Glen Pyle | #WomensHeartHealth ❤️‍🩹💃🏼 @glenpyle]

Going beyond nitrates to treat #angina. The use of Ranolazine to treat vasospastic/variant/Prinzmetal angina. #biom4180

https://t.co/JYTTyb51eO

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

@glenpyle https://t.co/7ubYteu6Di

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[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

@glenpyle However, though Ranolazine has improved specificity, it can cause a prolonged QT interval by inhibition of K+ channels, and may lead to arrhythmia. All about balancing pros and cons #biom4180

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

#BeADonor, because why not? I registered today after being reminded by an inspiring guest lecturer @NotSoRAK. ❤️ #biom4180
https://t.co/n6z1jyRuft

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

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[AlannaBIOM @AlannaBiom]

Where you live may negatively impact the health of your heart. This article mentions various mechanisms in which air pollution can increase a person's risk of heart disease. #biom4180 https://t.co/ppbxzaJ0dA

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

#Angioplasty and #Stenting can save lives by allowing proper blood flow. However, side effects such as damage to the blood vessel, scarring, or allergic reactions must be taken into account. #biom4180
https://t.co/ehFhF74V89

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

This article highlights the importance of regular sleep patterns and how #DaylightSavingsTime can cause #CircadianDyssynchrony, likely leading to more heart attacks. #biom4180
https://t.co/CYwTV2J4OZ

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

#CoronaryHeartDisease among Japanese men is less than 1/3 that of U.S. men, in spite of having higher bp, cholesterol, and rate of smoking
But, they eat more fish, less sugar and trans fat, and "the U.S. obesity rate is 33%; in Japan, it’s 5%."#biom4180
https://t.co/3hbbXhZ5GF