After hearing from a heart transplant recipient in our #biom4180 class I was excited to hear that Nova Scotia will become the first province in Canada to have presumed consent for organ donation.
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Best to put the Coco-Cola away and switch to water! Even when controlling for other dietary factors, physical activity and BMI researchers have found an association between sugary drink intake and higher mortality rates from CVD! #BIOM4180
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Silk, cotton or flannel pyjamas? How about 'Smart' pyjamas to monitor and help improve your sleep? With build in sensors, they monitor various elements of your sleep and help you gain the knowledge to protect against heart disease!
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Interesting concept touched on in our cardiology class this semester. The use of mobile devices to test for heart disease does show a lot of promise but still needs a lot of research before you decide to skip the doctor. #biom4180
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Not only is a trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night a huge drag, it may also be representative of your health status! New research suggests that this could be a sign of high blood pressure- a sign of poor cardiovascular health.
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@K4180BT I certainly hope that the technology gets to a point where people in our generation will seek medical treatment sooner because of these devices. #biom4180
Socioeconomic status has been associated with cardiovascular disease. Many factors can contribute to this so knowing and reducing these risk factors can minimise your chances of developing CVD. #biom4180
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Quick and easy online test to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. Although this isn't an absolute it can provide useful information for lifestyle changes reducing your risk! #biom4180
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New cardiac pump reduces the risk of complications compared to its predecessor. The HeartMate 3 has been associated with lower incidents of strokes providing more patients with a safer option. #biom4180
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