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Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through the Holidays and Into the New Year

AMS Cardiology

Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein while limiting saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Lifestyle Modifications: Recommendations for diet, exercise, and stress management to improve overall cardiovascular health.

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Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

AMS Cardiology

High cholesterol levels – Elevated levels of bad cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease. Obesity and poor diet – Being overweight coupled with other risk factors can lead to heart problems.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) Persistent abnormal heart rhythms can disrupt the heart’s pumping efficiency, eventually causing it to enlarge to maintain blood flow. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Monitor cholesterol levels and manage conditions like diabetes that can strain the heart.

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Protecting Your Heart Health During the Holiday Season

AMS Cardiology

This is because stress causes an increase in cortisol – the primary stress hormone – leading to increases in blood pressure , cholesterol, blood sugar and heart rate. But, sometimes, prolonged stress or sudden, drastic spikes in stress can cause palpitations, trigger heart attacks or increase your risk for heart disease.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

Without immediate intervention, sudden cardiac death can occur within minutes. Preventing Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrest Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of both heart attack and cardiac arrest.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

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Unusual Heartbeat An irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia may indicate heart illness. Elevated cholesterol The risk of heart disease can rise when blood cholesterol levels are high. Working with your physician to lower your cholesterol is crucial if you have high cholesterol. A nauseous or stomach ache.