Alex Vanderheyden

[Sabrina Lee @slee36cardio]

In light of tomorrow's test, here's an article about the hearts of athletes, specifically swimmers 🏊‍♂️versus runners🏃‍♂️! The study conducted here at @uofg , found the left ventricles of runners filled and emptied faster than those of swimmers! #biom4180

https://t.co/Mn6UuSgy4R

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Never want to hear this. Drugs used in controlling blood pressure may cause arrhythmias and could lead to cardiac arrests. This is due to the drug blocking L type Ca channels and shortening the AP duration. Please be careful if prescribed! #biom4180 https://t.co/JQfKdGphXF

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Early screening and protection is a great step in better health care. With new advanced imaging technology we are able to detect early formation of atherosclerosis plaques by looking for the inflammation of coronary and femoral arteries #biom4180 https://t.co/rDXAIKA6d1

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

@ekarageorgos how many times is associated with a higher risk? All these studies we are finding are really making me think I am about to drop dead at any second! #biom4180

[Emily Karageorgos @ekarageorgos]

How often to you wake up during the night to use the bathroom? According to this study, if your answer is often, you may be at higher risk for hypertension. This relationship may be influenced by salt intake, ethnicity, and genetic background. #biom4180 https://t.co/PQXn0ZBvtm

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

#biom4180 New device that could be of substantial use!

[Cardiology Today @CardiologyToday]

Endovascular device for aortic dissection approved, launched - #CardioTwitter @US_FDA @VascSurgMD https://t.co/4OZHV36yfu

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Study shows a link between alcohol and hypertension, but with some surprising results. Compared to people who drink less than 1 drink per week, people who drank 1-7/week had a 53% higher odds of hypertension development, be careful students! #biom4180 https://t.co/Cgm0QSLTVu

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

A potential drug that has great effects when it comes to controlling cholesterol levels, but many people are fearful. The best way to understand if statins will negatively impact your cardiovascular health is to discuss in depth options with your physician. #biom4180

[MDedge Cardiology @MDedgeCardio]

According to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, #patients say their fear of side effects and lack of #physician guidance is why they avoid taking #statins as prescribed. MDLinx, American Heart Association, #MDedge. https://t.co/PQj1lCy5p8

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

@ekarageorgos I feel like even having one kid would have me pulling my hair out, couldn't imagine 5! I definitely see the linkage here #biom4180

[Emily Karageorgos @ekarageorgos]

Study suggests a link between how many children you have and your risk for heart disease. Both men and women with 5+ kids were found to be at a higher risk. However, more research needs to be done on this topic or order to find a definite cause. #biom4180 https://t.co/DYjTsBvC38

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Alzheimers disease is already difficult to live with, current treatments are aimed at controlling symptoms. Cholinesterase inhibitor medications help with these symptoms but may have profound side effects on the heart, is it worth it? #biom4180 https://t.co/HnYXELuovk

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

@kinleygee looks like a little Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome to me, what do you think? #biom4180

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

Here's a great #ECG of a young lady who presented to the ER with episodes of chest pain, dizziness, and feeling a "black cloud coming over my vision."

What's the diagnosis?

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Interesting that this tweet just appeared as we learned about gender differences in class yesterday! Men and women are very different and their cardiovascular health should be viewed differently! #biom4180

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

Not researching the difference between a man’s and a woman’s heart and brain is proving fatal for women. This is why we are committed to equitable research. It’s #TimeToSeeRed.

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

#biom4180 To support one of my previous tweets, no need for risky open heart surgery when you can use TAVR replacement methods. Great to see this as a few family members of mine have undergone these procedures!

[Aaron Paul Kithcart @APKithcartMDPhD]

The biggest news out of #ACC19 this past weekend was the finding that patients receiving a minimally invasive aortic valve did as well as those who had surgery. This will truly change the way we treat aortic stenosis and is great for our patients! https://t.co/htACKwm7im

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

@ekarageorgos What is the physiology behind this? Would it have anything to do with the increased oxytocin levels? Seems interesting! #biom4180

[Emily Karageorgos @ekarageorgos]

The benefits of breastfeeding on infant health are commonly known, but did you know that there may be benefits for mothers as well? Study suggests that breast feeding lowers the risk of developing CVD by 15%! However more research is needed #biom4180 https://t.co/rOEXNm4jNj

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

@kinleygee Well good thing all we seem to eat is carbs! No atrial Fib for us! Carb load for life = happy heart #biom4180

[Kinley Gee @kinleygee]

This new studies shows association between low-carb diets and increased risk of atrial fibrillation, regardless of replacement nutrients! Something to consider when meal prepping 😋 https://t.co/n22qgaVvBz #biom4180

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

#biom4180

[JACC Journals @JACCJournals]

Radiofrequency hot balloon single-shot pulmonary vein isolation for #AFib. Feasible technique with good safety and efficacy in 61 patients. Read more in this month’s #JACCCEP: https://t.co/UId4Fbt73l

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

We learned earlier in class that smartphones can be used for ECG readings, this new study shows that heart tracking smart phones can screen for diabetes. Using photoplethysmography and the camera/flash to detect blood volume changes. #biom4180 https://t.co/EtChNkp4Zb

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Unsure if TAVR would work for the bicuspid valve but this study shows similar results between tricuspid and bicuspid stenosis replacement. However, within the first 30 days the bicuspid valve patients are at a higher risk for stroke. #biom4180 https://t.co/EGVbMgIRrR

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Vaping is the new fad, just walking around the campus you'll see at least a few people using these devices. In this study it shows vaping is less risky than tobacco smoking but users are still at a significant risk for stroke, depression, and MI.#biom4180 https://t.co/W1PKFUF7Pj

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

Yet another reason to stay active throughout your lifespan! Even with more risk factors people who exercise more were at a lower risk of CVD, stop binging that netflix show for an hour and go enjoy the spring weather! #biom4180 https://t.co/fbu5wMfUo7

[Alex Vanderheyden @vanderheydenal]

@kinleygee Um this doesn't make sense, guess our hearts can really stop - this might happen quite a few times during a game. #biom4180

[Jule R O G Santos @julesantosER]

No medication!

65yo male, brought on due to two syncope episodes.
During the monitoring he was asymptomatic and talking all the time.
#cardiorocks #medtwitter