William Lutz

BIOM 4180

[William Lutz @WillCardio]

This is an interesting article. I have heard both sides of the arguement. I think the only way alcohol can actually be cardioprotective is if it is consumed at very low amounts. But even then the risks might outweigh the benefits. #biom4180

[BIOM*4180 @mlai012]

Have you ever heard that moderate alcohol consumption is cardioprotective? This recent study shows otherwise, finding that people consuming moderate amounts of alcohol are twice as likely to develop stage 2 hypertension compared to nondrinkers. #biom4180 https://t.co/oDJS8eA4Ur

[William Lutz @WillCardio]

Exercise is perfect for this time of the year to not only limit stress from exams but also improve heart health!! #biom4180
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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

Continuing from last tweet, this appears to be a good, however Chile, France and Brazil all saw a decrease in organ donations after implementing the opt-out system. This may be due to a variety of factors such as lack of education to the public.#biom4180 https://t.co/OVVfIFOIy1

[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
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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

Each year there are 335k reccurrent heart attacks in the US alone. Some steps you can take to reduce risk of second hear attack are: compliance to medications, monitoring blood pressure, supervised exercise, healthy eating, and quitting smoking. #biom4180 https://t.co/TKIe7dfjzZ

[William Lutz @WillCardio]

@American_Heart and @ACCinTouch have created a set of eating guidelines that emphasize the importance of eating healthy meals. This will reduce cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure which will lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. #biom4180 https://t.co/6ZyI1HqcuD

[vincenzo dilabbio @cenzcardio]

New research suggests that gut bacteria may play a role in preserving the health of our arteries. Researchers found that old mice benefited from antibiotic treatment, while the intervention had no effect on young mice. #BIOM4180
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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

Being a leafs fan there will definitely be some extra stress on my heart as the buds take on the bruins once again #goleafsgo #biom4180 @glenpyle

[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

[William Lutz @WillCardio]

Somewhat suprising announcement stating that taking a daily dose of aspirin to prevent heart attacks is no longer reccommended for older aldults. It appears the risks actually outweigh the benefits. Something we could educate our grandparents on. #biom4180
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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

Want to kill two birds with one stone? Research has shown that if you follow the @American_Heart's 7 guidlines to ensure good heart health, you will also be reducing your risk of developing diabetes by 70% #biom4180
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[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

[vincenzo dilabbio @cenzcardio]

The FDA has approved a new breakthrough heart failure device called the Optimizer Smart System. This new device is implanted just under the skin (similar to a pacemaker procedure) and helps the heart beat more effectively. #BIOM4180
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[Matthew Van Camp @MatthewVanCamp3]

New link between stroke patients and changes to their gut bacteria could have long lasting effects. This change in gut bacteria has also been linked to longer recovery periods for stroke patients. #biom4180

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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

This is such a simple and straight forward concept that many people, including myself, tend to forget. Thanks for the reminder! 😊 #biom4180

[Christina @Christi17173744]

You are what you eat! Pro-inflammatory foods such as fried potatoes, processed meat, and soft drinks may cause inflammation, and this is associated with a greater risk of coronary artery disease. #biom4180 https://t.co/1PfRAo978h

[William Lutz @WillCardio]

This is really cool, I try to eat fruit on a daily basis but I wonder how much you need to consume in order to get this vasodilation effect. I also wonder if its better to eat a large amount of fruit at once or eat smaller doses more frequently...🤔 #biom4180

[Joey C @jc_4180]

How do berries get their colour? 🍓 Anthocyanin! Turns out that this natural compound also helps improve heart health by making artery walls wider and more flexible, lowering blood pressure. #biom4180

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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

An omega-3 fatty acid derived from fish oil called icosapent ethyl has shown potential to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks in patients who are at high risk. This compound could potentially play a role in CVD prevention in the future #biom4180
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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

With heart failures increasing prevalence and lack of ways to manage it. This article highlights some new innovative devices that scientists are designing to help patients manage the condition and prolong their life with heart failure. #biom4180
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[William Lutz @WillCardio]

This is a really cool idea. It looks like the results of the testing have not been published yet however this looks like a very promising and convenient gadget. Hopefully, it will come to Canada if it works well in the UK. #biom4180

[Mary Jeon @mardiology]

In class, we talked about Takotsubo Syndrome, also known as Broken Heart Syndrome. Scientists recently discovered the involvement of macrophage infiltration and pro-inflammatory cytokines during the condition's development! #biom4180 https://t.co/BhsentACZV

[alicia_cardio @AliciaCardio]

This article discusses the differences between men and women and furthers what we learned the other day in class. The authors explain how the differences often cause women to have a worse outcome when dealing with heart attacks. #BIOM4180
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