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Running After Heart Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

MIBHS

After heart surgery, patients must focus on healing, gradually increasing activity levels, and monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure. Education : Participants learn about heart-healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition and quitting smoking.

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Harnessing digital health to optimise the delivery of guideline-based cardiac rehabilitation during COVID-19: an observational study

Open Heart

To support self-management, patients were provided with a Fitbit, a home blood pressure (BP) monitor and an interactive workbook. Patients received access to a bespoke web-based platform and were invited to attend weekly, online group-based supervised exercise sessions and educational workshops. kg, p<0.001). p<0.001).

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A cross-sectional analysis of zinc and copper levels and their relationship to cardiovascular disease risk markers in Qatar biobank participants

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Bivariate logistic regression, adjusted for age, nationality, gender, and education was performed to examine the impact of Zn, Cu, and Zn/Cu ratio (as independent variables) on major CVD risk markers (as dependent variables). p  = 0.015 (T2) and OR = 3.2, p  = 0.035 (T2), and OR = 5.04, p  = 0.002 (T3)].

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Abstract NS9: Community Based Stroke Self-Management Program for Rural African American Aging Population: A Needs Assessment and Initial Development

Stroke Journal

Background:High Blood Pressure (HBP) issue is high among African American aging populations living in rural areas. The majority of them had low levels of adherence with HBP medications (52%), a low-salt diet (92%), physical activity (56%), weight management (81%), and alcohol avoidance (91%).

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How To Provide Support For Someone With Heart Problems

MIBHS

Educate Yourself Heart conditions can be complex and difficult to understand, especially if you’re not in the healthcare field or unfamiliar with them. Depending on their situation, they may switch to a Mediterranean diet with plenty of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats.

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Abstract 10: Enhanced Benefits of the Life's Essential 8 in APOE Epsilon 4 Carriers

Stroke Journal

The independent variable or “exposure” was the LE8 score, which was based on data on blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol, body mass index, smoking, physical activity, sleep duration and diet. Participants with prior stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or myocardial infarction (MI) were excluded.

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Medications for Congenital Heart Disease: What Every Parent Should Know

Conquering CHD

Blocking this enzyme helps relax blood vessels so there is a wider opening for better blood flow. This will lower blood pressure, making it easier for the heart to pump. POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: Potential adverse reactions include coughing, dizziness, kidney problems, and low blood pressure.