William R Lewis

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Collaborative HRS/AHA Quality Improvement on AF and Ablation Registry. 96% adherence to anticoagulant use. Best ever. #HRS2018

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

#HRS2017 EpiCenter 2 at 1:30 today. Learn about the AHA-HRS A Fib quality improvement program including Ablation Registry. #GWTG-AFIB

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Because the public thinks women don't get heart disease, bystanders perform CPR on them less frequently if they arrest. Heart #1killerwomen

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Study in Euro J Prev Health says having a physically demanding job and high BP may increase risk of heart disease in woman. Get BP checked!

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Chronic stress can increase cholesterol levels. Ask your MetroHealth Doctor how you can reduce your stress levels.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Not only does better fitness prevent heart attacks, it also improves survival when one does have a heart attack suggests a new study.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

A study in Rheumatology shows that gout patients are at risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Am Heart Assoc recognizes MetroHealth for quality

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Oh, by the way, MetroHealth collected 4 awards for quality care in heart disease.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

In Orlando for AHA meeting. The SPRINT trial has shown that achieving a systolic BP of 120 mmHg lowers risk of MI stroke etc by 25%!

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

A new study in JAMA indicates that married people are less likely to die or develop disability after a heart attack.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

People in high stress jobs are at 22% higher risk of stroke compared to those in low risk jobs a recent study showed. Get your BP checked!

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Get ready for absorbable stents. A recent study shows that they work as well as metal stents. Leas metal may be a good thing.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

A recent study links psoriasis with inflamed arteries that may lead to heart attacks. People with psoriasis should monitor risk factors

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Despite all our work in educating women on heart disease, a recent study reveals that they get less aggressive heart treatment (PCI/CABG).

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

A study from Sweden showed that coffee didn't increase atrial fibrillation. That said some people do trigger arrhythmias with caffeine.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Research has found that if you use a blood pressure tracker like MetroHealth's MyChart Track My Health, you are more likely to achieve goal.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

New devices to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation that don't require blood thinners are now available at MetroHealth.

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Blood thinners may reduce the risk of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation. MetroHealth is reducing stroke: http://t.co/T6m7vv93iR

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

Is your heart older than you are? This puts you at risk. Be young at heart! http://t.co/PPEHDQ6awC via @USATODAYCDC. #eathealthy

[William R Lewis @MHHeartBeat]

PCSK9 inhibitors have been approved. They lower LDL (bad cholesterol) but it is not yet clear if they prevent heart attack. Stay tuned.