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Cardiovascular Risk: What Men Need To Know

MIBHS

Hypertension Hypertension, or high blood pressure , is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it typically shows no symptoms until it leads to more severe health issues. Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle modifications, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise, are essential for managing this risk.

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight. Regular check-ups including blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol screenings enable our team to identify early symptoms and intervene before they escalate.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

Wellnest

It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a blood clot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. Blood pressure is high. A significant risk factor for heart disease is high blood pressure.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Effects of resistance training on traditional CVD risk factors Blood pressure Resistance exercise training has been shown to improve resting blood pressure in cohorts of healthy adults and adults with varying levels of high blood pressure.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Effects of resistance training on traditional CVD risk factors Blood pressure Resistance exercise training has been shown to improve resting blood pressure in cohorts of healthy adults and adults with varying levels of high blood pressure.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In Ischaemic strokes, there is some sort of blockage either in the major vessels that take the blood (this is called large vessel atherosclerosis) to the brain or even in the smaller vessels (called small vessel occlusion). Keywords: Cryptogenic strokes; AF; Afib; PFO; stroke; blood clots; thrombophilia; Antiphospholipid syndrome.

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