Happy #NationalWalkingDay! The easiest way to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke is to get moving, and walking is a great place to start. Here are some easy ideas to incorporate walking into your day today.
At least 2.7 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (Afib), an irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke. If you or someone you love has Afib, know the stroke warning signs and take F.A.S.T. action. https://t.co/bbTk6d9FMC
Kids can have high blood pressure, too. New research looks at how easily teens with high BP may transition from pediatric care to doctors for grownups. https://t.co/BrHq60J93N
Engineers have developed an invention to use the kinetic energy of the heart to power implantable devices! This could eliminate the need for battery replacement surgery for pacemakers, defibrillators, and more! #biom4180
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Healthier eating starts with spring cleaning your fridge and pantry – and stocking heart smart food choices. Get started with this checklist. #NutritionMonth
New synthetic heart valve may eliminate issues associated with animal-based valves in TAVR and mitral valve replacements! #biom4180
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Interesting article on the effect of ketogenic diets on CVD risk factors. This topic is highly controversial it's nice to see a well-organized summary of the evidence for and against! #biom4180#ketosis#carbfree
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Under normal circumstances, the human ❤️ pumps more than 100,000x a day! But if you have #AFib, the heart doesn’t always beat the way it should: https://t.co/R6oquJwh4J #ACC19
Study suggests new treatment for heart failure patients that not only can potentially slow down the progression of the disease, but can actually improve contractility of the heart! #biom4180
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Time to Netflix and chill out. Study shows strong correlation between excessive television-watching and increased risk of plaque build-up in the arteries #biom4180
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Heart attack symptoms can vary significantly between men and women. Spread awareness of women's heart health ❤️ #NationalWomensDay https://t.co/SUJ14EK7FU
#HeartDisease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women in the US each year. Yet ½ of American women are still unaware that heart disease is their No. 1 killer: https://t.co/0pYIC0wxVn #WomensHistoryMonth
Your dog may be more than your favourite cuddle buddy! This Swedish study shows that having a dog in the house may be linked to improving your heart health. Check it out! #biom4180 https://t.co/efi1HCUiVk
@lindsayob_12 That's so sad that individuals potentially need to be ok increasing their risk of CV problems in order to transition. Hopefully new therapies will come out that aren't as risky so these individuals can transition more safely #biom4180