Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This includes diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep duration, body mass index, blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure levels. Annual follow-up interviews were conducted from inception until 2016 to determine outcomes of interest. p<0.001), blood lipids (59.4

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Blood Pressure Outcomes Diet 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In summary, the best outcome for plaque is to: Decrease in size Change from non calcified to calcified Develop a thick fibrous cap. This randomised study investigated whether a multifactorial intervention of a low-fat vegetarian diet in addition to stopping smoking, stress reduction and increased exercise reduced plaque size 5.

Coronary Artery Disease 106

Coronary Artery Disease Plaque Exercise Heart Attack 106

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The exposure of interest was the LE8 score, a validated tool that captures the LE8 components (blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol, body mass index, smoking, physical activity, diet, and sleep duration), organized in 3 categories. The outcome of interest was a composite of stroke, dementia, or LLD.

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Outcomes Dementia Blood Pressure Public Health 40

Open Heart

MARCH 16, 2023

Methods We examined the impact of an evidence-based, digital CR programme on medical, lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes. To support self-management, patients were provided with a Fitbit, a home blood pressure (BP) monitor and an interactive workbook. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet score improved from 5.2

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Cardiac Rehabilitation Blood Pressure Diet 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Longitudinal blood pressure was evaluated by tail cuff.Results:Compared with Ctrl, HFD/L-NAME mice showed cardiac remodeling, preserved systolic function and moderate diastolic dysfunction characterized by inverted or pseudonormal profiles and higher filling pressure (E/A=1.2±0.04 in HFD/L-NAME vs E/A=1.4 ± 0.02

Hypertension 40

Hypertension Preserved Ejection Fraction Blood Pressure Obesity 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

They are not crash diets to fit into your swimwear. It is no more a moral failing to take one of these medications if you have obesity than it is to take a blood pressure-lowering medication if you have high blood pressure. So What Is The Efficacy Of Diet & Exercise For Weight Loss? All diets work.

Obesity 52

Obesity Blood Pressure Diet Exercise 52

MIBHS

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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. People with anxiety often experience elevated heart rates and increased blood pressure.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Heart Disease Blood Clot Physiology 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role.

Exercise 52

Exercise Physiology Blood Pressure Cholesterol 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. link] Of course, diet is an important component of metabolic health, but exercise also plays an indispensable role.

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Exercise Physiology Blood Pressure Cholesterol 52

Conquering CHD

JUNE 20, 2023

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.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease ACE Inhibitor 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. Our outcome was a composite of stroke, TIA or MI.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Blood Pressure Dementia Diet 40

AMS Cardiology

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Eat a Heart Healthy Diet – Opt for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Control Underlying Medical Conditions – If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or other medical conditions that increase your risk of AFib, it’s crucial to manage them properly.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Blood Clot Heart Rhythm 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

The primary outcome is the mean difference between the intervention versus control groups in distance walked on the 6‐minute walk test (ie, functional capacity) at 12 weeks post randomization. Approval for the study was granted by the local institutional review board.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 40

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Technology Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality of Life 40

MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Diet: Follow a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

Genetic predisposition 52

Genetic predisposition Heart Disease Cholesterol Blood Pressure 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 27, 2025

Main outcomes will include changes from baseline to follow-up in overall knowledge, attitudes, and FBS.ConclusionsWAKE UP trial aims to raise awareness about womes CV disease and promote lifestyle changes. Participants will attend a baseline visit and follow-up visits at 6 and 12-months.

Ultrasound 40

Ultrasound Plaque Blood Pressure Public Health 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Share In addition to reductions in weight, multiple risk parameters, including blood pressure, waist circumference and lipids, also improve. Low levels of muscle mass are associated with a range of adverse outcomes, and a therapy that causes this would not be a good long-term health strategy. They eat a high-protein diet.

Obesity 105

Obesity Heart Attack Heart attacks Diet 105

MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

Raising awareness and taking proactive steps can ensure the best possible outcomes for those at risk of heart-related conditions. Without immediate intervention, sudden cardiac death can occur within minutes. Recognizing the warning signs, knowing how to begin CPR, and using an AED can save lives in these serious medical emergencies.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Heart Attack Heart attacks Chest Pain 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Normal Blood Pressure. The study found that the higher/better a person’s LE8 score was, the less likely each of these three outcomes was to occur. Just the same as you would expect with a blood pressure-lowering or cholesterol-lowering medication. Not smoking. Adequate Sleep. Normal Cholesterol Levels.

Heart Disease 98

Heart Disease Obesity Blood Pressure Cholesterol 98

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Poor diet quality accounts for approximately half of all deaths from cardiometabolic diseases. data suggests that replacing typical snacks consumed with tree nuts will improve diet quality. However, few clinical trials have assessed the potential for tree nuts to improve diet quality. The HEI-2020 was 11.1

Diet 40

Diet Blood Pressure Chronic Disease Cardiovascular Disease 40

CardiacWire

MARCH 20, 2024

The poor folks who ate all their meals within shorter time frames on the days before those two particular surveys had far worse outcomes over the 8-year median follow-up period. The NHANES survey didn’t ask if these people were following time-restricted diets, they just asked what times they ate during two days.

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Diet Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease 119

Physiologically Speaking

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In my opinion, it’s even more important than diet and sleep, to an extent. Not only that, if evolution wired us to be lazy, then why do moderate to high levels of physical activity and aerobic fitness correlate with the best health outcomes? Up to a point, increasing levels of physical activity improves health outcomes.

Exercise 114

Exercise Physiology Blood Pressure Obesity 114

MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other heart-related issues. The physical effects of stress, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, can strain the heart, while the emotional toll can lead to unhealthy behaviors like poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Heart Disease Chest Pain Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 52

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

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).

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Ischemia Quality of Life 105

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Participating in any resistance training is associated with a 15%–17% lower risk for these outcomes compared to non-participation. Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Participating in any resistance training is associated with a 15%–17% lower risk for these outcomes compared to non-participation. Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I do this for three reasons: There is a relationship between short sleep and worse cardiovascular outcomes. You desperately want to breathe, so you choke and gag in response, and your heart rate and blood pressure go through the roof. When a patient joins my practice, I always ask about sleep. How Do You Know If You Have OSA?

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Atrial Fibrillation Coronary Artery Disease 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The authors also note the bidirectional relationship between mental health and CVD, highlighting that “effective treatment of CVD can also help prevent depression and improve mental health outcomes.” “The

Cardiovascular Disease 105

Cardiovascular Disease Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Heart Disease Risk Factors 105

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 23, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. We further investigated whether the association differs by adult income.Methods:We applied the CVH framework from the American Heart Association including metrics for smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, body mass index, physical activity, and diet.

Blood Pressure 45

Blood Pressure Diet Cholesterol Cardiovascular Disease 45

CardiacWire

AUGUST 14, 2024

The deadly diet pill of the 1930s, DNP, acted through the same pathway but was abandoned because it famously ‘ cooked internal organs.’ blood pressure, pulse, glucose control, inflammation, lipid levels, and liver enzymes). The post Rivus HU6 Shows Obesity-HFpEF Potential appeared first on Cardiac Wire.

Obesity 52

Obesity Diet Quality of Life Blood Pressure 52

MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Factors such as age, severity of heart disease, risk factors, and lifestyle choices (such as smoking and diet) can all influence the outcome. This includes eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, and quitting smoking. Patients may experience temporary ED while their body heals.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 52

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Diet Heart Disease Risk Factors 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

16] I still think, however, that in the absence of a nutrition expert, providers can do a better job in doing a brief lifestyle assessment, for instance, asking some crucial questions about daily physical activity or diet, which could make a difference in our patients’ health. Liraglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes.”

Obesity 52

Obesity BMI Heart Failure Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MAY 10, 2024

Recognizing the disproportionate effect on women, it’s crucial to tackle this complex interconnection to improve outcomes for women. Significantly, interventions to improve psychological health can positively affect cardiovascular outcomes.

Coronary Artery Disease 59

Coronary Artery Disease Obesity Chest Pain Ischemia 59

DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Obesity 111

Obesity Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 111

Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

However, recent studies have observed that people below 40 are also experiencing heart attacks due to high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and social and mental stress. It is imperative to act swiftly when faced with such a medical emergency to ensure the best possible outcome.

Heart Attack 52

Heart Attack Heart attacks Blood Pressure Myocardial Infarction 52

Physiologically Speaking

MAY 3, 2024

ICYMI On Wednesday, I published a post discussing the different metabolic effects of the ketogenic diet and exogenous ketones during exercise. KNG1 and 2 are speculated to play a role in exercise’s effect on improving blood pressure and insulin sensitivity. Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter.

Exercise 95

Exercise Physiology Research Kidney Disease 95

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:Lifes Essential 8 (LE8) is a cardiovascular health (CVH) metric proposed by the American Heart Association (AHA) that includes blood glucose, blood pressure, lipid levels, diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, body mass index, and sleep duration. LE8 is used as a tool to assess and improve CVH outcomes.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Blood Pressure Diet 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:Lifes Essential 8 (LE8) is a cardiovascular health (CVH) metric proposed by the American Heart Association (AHA) that includes blood glucose, blood pressure, lipid levels, diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, body mass index, and sleep duration. LE8 is used as a tool to assess and improve CVH outcomes.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Blood Pressure Diet 40