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

AMS Cardiology

Take walks, dance to holiday music, or engage in short bursts of exercise throughout the day. 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. Manage Stress: The holidays can be stressful.

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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. Heart issues can encompass a wide range of problems, from coronary artery disease to heart failure, arrhythmias and more.

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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. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.

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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

Wellnest

Tightness in the chest may accompany shortness of breath, which can happen both during exercise and while at rest. 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. A nauseous or stomach ache.