The heart of a blue whale, which can weigh in excess of 1,300 lbs (590 kg), is the size of a small car. The gigantic heart beats 8 to 10 times per minute, and each heartbeat can be heard from over 2 miles (3.2 km) away. Their arteries are so large that a full adult-sized human can swim through them.
At birth, a baby blue whale is already 25 ft long (the size of an adult killer whale) and can drink up to 150 gallons (568 liters) of milk a day, gaining as much as 200 lbs (90 kg) per day in its first year. They feed almost exclusively on krill, which are small, shrimp-like invertebrates that are on average only 1 or 2 centimeters long. They eat 4 to 6 tons of krill a day. As adults, they can grow up to 110 ft (33 m) in length and weigh up to 180 tons.
It's fascinating that throughout history, Earth has been home to some of the biggest animals, but the largest one of them all exists in our timeline, swimming in the deep ocean right now.
New Family Heart Foundation research shows physicians rarely screen for elevated Lp(a), despite it being a common, independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Results are highlighted in a poster presentation at @nationallipid#NLASessions. #KnowLpa
And it’s about to get real 👌🏽
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BATTLING BURNOUT:
Today, Scripps employees had the opportunity to participate in a conversation with resiliency expert @AmitSoodMD. Dr. Sood shared tips on how to disengage and rejuvenate yourself in a short period of time.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth#AAPIHeritageMonth
Trans fat raises cholesterol and should be avoided for cholesterol management. Found in partially hydrogenated oils (commercial baked goods, deep fry oil, margarines etc). Be cautious – 0.5 grams of trans fat are allowed to be labeled as zero on food labels! #WellnessWednesday
Consider participating in our four-hour free Resiliency 2022 workshop on September 9th and listen to Ariana Huffington, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Edith Eger, Rhonda Ross, Mariah, Dr. Kristin Neff, Alisyn Camerota, and more. I will be there too!
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Today we wish all mothers a healthy and #HappyMothersDay! @mariasophocles, an individual with FH and mother, shares how FH has impacted her on her maternal side. She encourages all to screen for the genetic conditions, FH and high Lp(a). #KnowFH#KnowLpa
https://t.co/SNrjUvGBnU Family Heart @TheFHFoundation is making a difference and you or someone you know really should be a part of it! You, a friend, a patient…..consider connecting someone ToDaY. #knowFH
To improve diagnosis and care for FH, HoFH and high Lp(a), we need to Advocate, Educate and Legislate. Join the Family Heart Foundation in helping prevent heart disease and save lives. #KnowFH#KnowLpa#HoFH
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Interested in Lipoprotein apheresis? An approved therapy for patients w/ FH, HoFH & high Lp(a), the treatment process removes low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and Lipoprotein(a) from the blood. Watch the clip below to see how it works. #KnowFH#KnowLpa#ThrowbackThursday