Maintaining Health and Exercising Safely with ICD’s

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators, or ICD – also known as pacemakers – are fairly straightforward devices implanted in patients who have irregular heartbeats in order to maintain normal heart rhythms. After local anesthesia is administered, a small incision is made in the upper left chest where the device is inserted. Then a thin wire on the … Devamını oku

What Is the Age of Your Heart?

While most of us likely believe that our chronological age applies to our heart, researchers have recently discovered that this is not the case. Less than 2 years ago, a new heart health concept emerged in the cardiovascular medical community known as “heart age”, which is a simplified way for cardiologists to identify your risk for … Devamını oku

Foods That Impact Cardiovascular Health

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health report that 10 foods that impact cardiovascular health negatively and account for nearly half of all heart disease-related deaths.  These foods are ones that are high in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.  Very simply, if you eat less salt and meat and eat more nuts, fruits and vegetables, … Devamını oku

How Too Little Sleep Affects the Heart

There are many reasons to prioritize getting a sufficient amount of sleep each night.  Adequate sleep improves cognitive function, alertness, mood, and work and sports performance.  It also aids our bodies in maintaining proper body weight and producing the hormones that regulate various biological processes in our brains and bodies.  But perhaps most importantly – … Devamını oku

Raynaud’s Disease and Cold Weather

As we have discussed in previous articles, Raynaud’s Disease is a potentially debilitating disorder in which the small blood vessels in the fingers and toes (and possibly in the ears and tip of the nose) become constricted and inflamed by a buildup of plaque.  This constriction causes episodes that last from minutes to hours in … Devamını oku

Heart Disease and Cold Weather

As we have noted previously, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.  The risk factors that can lead to a worsening of the disease are ones that must be consistently addressed to slow advancement of symptoms and a decline in health.  But during cold weather months, those with heart disease must … Devamını oku

Holidays and Heart Health

Even if you are extremely healthy, the holidays can take a toll by dramatically raising stress levels and presenting countless opportunities to overindulge.  The average person gains 5 pounds between November and December and 80% of us report our stress levels as “extreme” in the weeks leading up to Christmas. If you already have cardiovascular … Devamını oku

Diabetes and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Health

Approximately 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes but 8 million of them are living undiagnosed and unaware of their condition. And according to the National Institute of Health, only 15% of those who are aware they have diabetes are compliant with the treatment regimens prescribed for them to control glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol.  … Devamını oku

The Importance of Foot Care in Cardiovascular Disease

One of the most serious forms of cardiovascular disease is peripheral artery disease or PAD.  While coronary artery disease results from a hardening and narrowing of arteries in the heart, PAD is the result of hardening and narrowing arteries in the extremities, including your feet. A reduction in blood flow – or a complete blockage – … Devamını oku

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