Mason Thom

UoG BIOM4180

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

44 y/o developed back pain during the night. He has a history of #hypertension & smokes cigarettes. Because the discomfort did not abate, he was seen in the emergency room where the below #ECG was performed. What does the ECG show? Vote: https://t.co/dtTxrLSbYR #cvEcho #ACCEd

[Sneha ShethMD @SnehaShethMD]

This aorta pin 👌😍

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Endometriosis puts women at a ⬆️ risk of developing several forms of #cardiovascular disease 🫀

Note that other factors increasing risk include adverse pregnancy events and a history of ovarian cysts

#biom4180
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[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

NOTE: you can also get flavanols through a series of fruits and vegetables, including apples, grapes, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries

... but where's the fun in that? 😇

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Drinking hot #cocoa during a stressful period of your life can be good for your heart, and no, that isn't an April Fools joke.

#Flavanol-enriched foods ⬇️ temporary ⬇️ in endothelial function that occur during stress, improving blood flow

#biom4180
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[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

@JessPeverill Thanks for sharing this link, Jess! I think a large portion of our generation has unhealthy sleep habits, and I worry we may see the results of that in the coming decades 😬 #biom4180

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Very interesting and I was genuinely surprised to learn this! #biom4180

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Further research reinforces this idea.

Unmarried men experiencing vital exhaustion are at a higher risk of heart attack than married, less stressed men.

Once again, taking care of your 🧠 health goes a long way in maintaining your 🫀 health!

#biom4180
https://t.co/W3JscogQ1J

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Mortality risk after a heart attack is increased in those suffering from severe mental illness, including severe #depression or #bipolardisorder

When suffering with #CVD, it is important to protect both your 🫀 and 🧠 health!

#biom4180
https://t.co/BtvK7mgsQ7

[Jess Peverill @JessPeverill]

@masonthom_ You're right Mason, these implications are worrying! I found here that taking melatonin may be a good treatment for insomnia by compensating for the ⬇️ natural levels like @ABiom4180 mentioned, but we've still got a long way to go!

#biom4180

https://t.co/r5bLetsB8H

[Anaiyat Brar @ABiom4180]

@masonthom_ This is so true! Sources say that beta blockers actually⬇️melatonin levels and that's why many🫀patients experience a lack of sleep. Taking melatonin supplements could decrease this effect! #biom4180
https://t.co/XExP5vssIT

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

This could be concerning for patients who may not be compliant with their medicine, choosing to skip out on their beta-blockers for a few days to try to get a better sleep!

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Beta blockers are a widely used and effective treatment for 🫀 disease, but they can come with a few unwanted side effects!

The AHA says the belief that they cause depression is false, but they do have a link to disturbed sleep and insomnia 😬

#biom4180
https://t.co/y2abaWmLd5

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

@GuireCoyle If my listening time on Spotify is any indication, my heart must be in perfect health! 😏

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Scientists discover several new genetic regions linked to risk of 'silent' strokes, suggesting new targets for treatment development.

Blood vessel damage in the brain is one common cause of dementia. The 🫀 and the 🧠 are highly connected.

#biom4180
https://t.co/dZqD6uceAG

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Recurring, short-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide (such as from inhaling fumes from motor vehicles) has long been linked to respiratory disease, but a multi-center study indicates NO2 exposure can also damage the cardiovascular system

#biom4180
https://t.co/wwCzTke5Py

[Daniel Dibucchianico @Dannyd99_]

🫀
Stress comes from lack of sleep 😴
Stress comes from an unhealthy lifestyle 🍟
Stress comes from worrying about money💰
Stress comes from conflict in the workplace 🛠
⬇️
Stress WEAKENS the HEART 💔

#biom4180

https://t.co/bcExLvK5De

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

One of the best things about this is worded very well by senior co-author Dr Sridhar: "the beauty of using these kinds of devices is that they are already in people's homes"

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Alexa, how's my heartbeat?

In what has got to be the coolest prospect ever, UWashington researchers developed a new skill for smart speakers to monitor the heartbeat and heart rhythm of the people around it.

#biom4180 #smartdevices
https://t.co/FriizCSgrl

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Contrary to this, a different study finds an association between habitual heavy coffee drinking and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Your best bet seems to be drinking filtered coffee, and sticking to only a cup or two a day ☕

#biom4180
https://t.co/VvIkl35nwD

[Mason Thom @masonthom_]

Drinking coffee: good for staying awake during zoom calls, AND for your heart? 🫀☕

Stevens et al. find a few cups a day is associated with a decreased heart failure risk, combining the data of 3 large studies.

#biom4180
https://t.co/gNkATWDZhB