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How Smoking Affects Your Heart and Increases Surgery Risk

MIBHS

Understanding how smoking affects the heart and raises surgery risks can empower individuals to make healthier choices and improve outcomes when surgical intervention is necessary. This damage accelerates the formation of plaques, leading to atherosclerosisa condition where arteries narrow and harden, restricting blood flow.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. What is a Heart Attack?

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

DAIC

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

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.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

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.

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How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

AMS Cardiology

In some cases, AFib can also increase the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart failure. Move Your Body – Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. This irregular heartbeat can lead to a racing pulse, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue. How Do You Know If You Have AFib?

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How Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart Health

MIBHS

Dr. Ciuffo’s practice emphasizes the integration of medical and psychological care to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients through a wide range of advanced options and procedures in modern heart surgery. Anxiety Anxiety disorders, characterized by excessive worry and fear, can also take a toll on heart health.