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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

When this occurs, the blood flow to these extremities can be significantly reduced, leading to symptoms such as leg pain, cramping and fatigue, affecting the quality of life for those suffering from this condition. Medications – Medications play a crucial role in managing PAD symptoms.

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A potentially transformative treatment for POTS/Long COVID.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

They recorded measures of quality of life before initiating intravenous saline infusions regularly (1L every week) via peripheral cannula (or in small numbers through PORTS) and they followed these patients up over the next 3-12 months to see if they reported an improvement in quality of life.

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

DAIC

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising). a higher metabolism).

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising). a higher metabolism).

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

A stroke is often a devastating occurrence for several reasons: A stroke can be life threatening and stroke is widely recognised as a leading cause of death worldwide A stroke can be disabling and can destroy a person’s quality of life A stroke can recur and cause more damage/death the next time. This is the link to the video.

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Cardiovascular Risk: What Men Need To Know

MIBHS

His techniques and protocols allow for excellent results and greatly improved quality of life. Smoking damages blood vessels, reduces oxygen in the blood, and increases the risk of blood clots—all of which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Dr. Ciuffo is an expert in high-risk heart surgery cases.