MIBHS

MARCH 15, 2025

Blood Clots and Abnormal Heart Rhythms While some research suggests that moderate drinking might help prevent blood clots, excessive alcohol use can have the opposite effect. Over time, this can contribute to heart failure and other serious complications.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Heart Rhythm Blood Clot Heart Disease 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Older adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome may have decreased elimination of the xylitol metabolite xylose, which may explain the higher observed risk of thrombosis and stroke in older adults who consume foods with sugar alcohols. However, multiomics studies of both xylitol metabolites and these miRs in humans have not been done.

Thrombosis 40

Thrombosis Obesity Stroke Strokes 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For ICM patients who are at the highest risk of AF detection (those with left atrial enlargement, heart failure , obesity, or prolonged QRS), the cost per QALY is reduced even further to $22,016. “In Additionally, patients with ICMs were estimated to experience a gain of 0.17 of $150,000 per QALY.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes Blood Clot 52

MIBHS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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. Physical Inactivity and Obesity A sedentary lifestyle and obesity are significant risk factors for heart disease.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Cholesterol Risk Factors Heart Disease 52

MIBHS

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The exact mechanisms behind this link are complex, but it’s believed that the combination of lifestyle factors associated with depression (such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking) and the physiological effects of depression on the body (including inflammation and blood clotting) can contribute to heart problems.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Heart Disease Blood Clot Physiology 52

DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

There is clearer focus on risk factor modification—for example, weight loss and obesity prevention, physical activity, smoking cessation, limiting alcohol, and controlling blood pressure and other comorbidities—to help prevent AFib or ameliorate any recurrences or worsening of the disease. “The

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Stroke Strokes 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52