Emma Somerville

BIOM*4180

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Having a companion pet throughout life can put you at lower risk for heart disease. #Biom4180 https://t.co/jM6cSDzN4n

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Exercise is a great way to combat stress, get better sleep and keep your heart healthy during exams 🏃‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️ 📖🖊🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏌🏻‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🤽‍♀️🧗‍♀️ #BIOM4180

[Joyce Wong @joycecardio]

Definitely going to be hitting the books and the gym this exam season! #biom4180

[Val @biomedval]

Reachers identified a ❤️heart-brain🧠 connection in Takotsubo, or 'broken heart' syndrome💔! Impaired communication between LIMBIC SYSTEM + AUTONOMIC nervous system has been found in patients with TSS #biom4180 #❤️ https://t.co/NJeq9IuQnY

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Woah this is crazy! #BIOM4180

[Sara Frangos @FrangosSara]

After seeing examples of ventricular fibrillation on ECGs in class it’s amazing to be able to see the real thing! #biom4180

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

A look into how different exercise changes the heart differently - in #biom4180 we mainly categorized into endurance vs. strength - interesting to dig a little deeper ! https://t.co/eRvE9HUQGZ

[Sara Frangos @FrangosSara]

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The practice of an honour walk in some US hospitals is a tribute to a dying patient about to donate their organs... The video attached shows this incredibly powerful and touching display of respect for the patient's final contribution. #BeADonor #Biom4180

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

I know I definitely experience an increased HR just before entering exams - or laughing at @glenpyle ‘s creative questions. Always good to practice deep breaths and calming exercises to make sure this doesn’t get in the way! #Biom4180

[Jordon @JI_Cardio]

In lieu of the impending final unit test in #biom4180 here's a study looking at how exam stress affects heart rate variability during test taking.
https://t.co/kTMT6VVpAz

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

I mean, if it WAS linked do you think we would stop drinking it anyways ?? 🤔🤔#coffeeforlife #biom4180

[Jill Beingessner @BeingessnerJill]

COFFEE!!! ☕️ Everyone loves it. Great thing is - it's not even bad for you!! (Minus all that cream & sugar...) This meta analysis showed no evidence correlating coffee consumption with heart failure. Another cup please 🙋‍♀️#biom4180 https://t.co/57AVsnVo1K

[CoolCardiology @CoolCardiology]

The slowest recorded heart rate was 26 bpm set by 81-year-old Daniel Green, its no surprise to us #biom4180 students that he is an extremely avid exerciser. #athletebradycardia https://t.co/2PJKY5x0ot

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Important to note that type matters too! Dark chocolate (especially >90%) contains way less sugar and more of the beneficial compounds for heart health. Eicosanoids (higher concentrations in dark chocolate) can protect against blood sugar spikes! #biom4180

[Katherine Beattie @K4180BT]

The oldest person ever, #jeannecalment lived to 121 years old. Her secret? Consumption of nearly 2 lbs of 🍫 A WEEK! Fortunately for us chocolate lovers, chocolate appears to have CV benefits too #biom4180 https://t.co/iCHebW2Zfq

[Timothy McTiernan @McTiernanSci]

T-tubules (TTs) are known to decouple from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) in heart failure. This may be attributable to a reduction in JP2, a protein that anchors SR to TTs #biom4180

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[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

@AlannaBiom Important to note that the types of nuts probably matter - Roasted or friend nuts may have lost some of their protective compounds or have added fats/salts that may be detrimental for heart health! #biom4180

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

@jade_marrow96 @AndrewCardio Interesting idea! Do you think that incorporating sauna into winter days could be a good practice for healthy hearts all year round? #biom4180

[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

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Maybe adopting a vegan lifestyle IS the most heart friendly diet. Incorporating more plant based proteins into your diet may reduce your risk for heart disease. Eat your veggies! 🍏🍉���🥥🌽🍠🥔#BIOM4180 https://t.co/vQILP8g40k

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Heart health is tied to all other aspects of health. Thanks for the article! #Biom4180

[Michael @Michael44095862]

Poor heart health can lead to the development of Alzheimer's, inflammation atherosclerosis, and elevated BP all lead to impaired cerebral blood flow which create white matter hyperintensities which favour AD formation. #BIOM4180

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[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Just another article regarding the potential detriments of adapting a “keto” diet. Fad’s are not the way to heart health! #Biom4180 https://t.co/wtb6eO1q4J

[Emma Somerville @TachyTweets]

Scary news for aspiring med school students. How can we make this shifts less detrimental for heart health? #BIOM4180

[CardioCara @CardioCara]

This study investigated effects of shift work (for which employees are increasing) on the CV system. It was found to have a negative impact on triglyceride breakdown and sugar utilization, both of which affect #CVD risk and #diabetes.

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[Cardio Queen @cardioqweeen]

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Interesting to see that statins, which are one of the most effective medications for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is extremely underutilized in the United States #biom4180