Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

On Monday, I posted a video summary of the recently released Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) on resistance exercise training for cardiovascular health. Everyone knows that resistance exercise is important for building and maintaining muscle mass. We lift weights to build and maintain muscle.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year after surgery, according to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. Rates of referral for supervised exercise therapy among PAD patients are incredibly low. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Quality of Life Ischemia 105

DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For example, instead of saying ‘you need to exercise,’ which is largely unhelpful to patients, we recommend talking with patients about what types of physical activity works for them and how many minutes they should be active each day or each week.” For example, kidney disease is not included in CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Stroke Strokes 52