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[aortaandy @aortaandy]

Adding to today's lecture, a study that found that depression may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. They also suggested that patients with depression should be checked for other risk factors and screened for cardiovascular health https://t.co/eJUch58SCm #biom4180

[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

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@slee36cardio That's pretty good news, getting people interested in their health is great!

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

Using advanced imaging technology, we can now see inflammation in arteries before hardening, a possible tool for early detection of atherosclerosis. Yay for advancements in technology! https://t.co/atkMWVUiee #biom4180

[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

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@GuelphYB Imagine how terrifying it would be to cough that up... #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@nataliecardio The concluding sentences are pretty hard hitting, "We focus on academic success, but not necessarily on health success, and your health isn't something easily gotten back". Good read! #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

A case study found that an excess amount of edible marijuana caused reduced cardiac function in an older individual with cardiac disease. Most research on marijuana and myocardial ischemia focus on younger patients, this area needs a closer look! https://t.co/8EHTyjmAiK #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

Related to my previous tweet... adults with repaired tetralogy of Fallot have no issues with exercise training. Unsurprisingly, exercise in these individuals seem to have a beneficial effect on ventricular arrhythmias. https://t.co/MQpasbpAXV #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@avocardio_1 That's pretty scary! The size of that article is also pretty scary!

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

Tetralogy of Fallot is a serious heart disease characterized by four specific structural abnormalities. Scientists at the University of Manchester have found a possible genetic cause to this condition. https://t.co/BdFDtpoSAR #biom4180

[Jem @avocardio_1]

Your birth control may provide more benefits than you think! Some contraceptives may be beneficial for mitigating stroke-induced brain injury. Perhaps with future research, treatments for brain damage after cardiovascular disease can be explored
#biom4180 https://t.co/jx9ox5XpOd

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@avocardio_1 The faster the better! (without sacrificing quality of course)

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

A drug in development aims to curb heart failure as well as improve the ability of the heart to contract. They found that heart disease progression was halted and even regressed a little in rat models! https://t.co/68WcfWFYI9 #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

We're used to seeing electrocardiogram leads on your limbs and chest. But now there's a new one that could be placed on the ear and hands, and could have a place for use in drivers, athletes, and the military. https://t.co/u1BFVxcfmj #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@slee36cardio Apparently drinking artificially sweetened drinks has a lower risk of CVD than sugar sweetened drinks, I might have to start looking for alternatives now :( #biom4180

[Matthew Bunko @matt_4180]

Forget green beer, have a Guinness this St. Patrick’s day! The University of Wisconsin found that dark beer had increased levels of antioxidants which reduce the tendency for blood to clot when compared lighter beers.

https://t.co/VuCQOwW2VJ

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

If you needed another excuse to take a mid-day procrastination nap, here you go! Napping could be linked to helping lower blood pressure with the same magnitude of reducing salt or alcohol intake.
https://t.co/y2806uRTrB #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@avocardio_1 #biom4180

[aortaandy @aortaandy]

@avocardio_1 The limbic system (used for emotions and memories) is related to a condition nicknamed Broken Heart Syndrome. How poetic!