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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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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

By prioritizing cardiovascular health, individuals can improve their quality of life and longevity. Cardiovascular health is of utmost importance as it directly affects the well-being of our heart and blood vessels. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life.

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Strengthening Your Heart With Cardiac Rehabilitation

AMS Cardiology

This comprehensive program overseen by a cardiac rehabilitation specialist offers numerous benefits that can significantly improve quality of life and reduce the risk of future cardiac events. Cardiac rehab is a program designed to help patients recover from heart attacks, heart surgery, or other cardiac conditions.

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The Great Medication Lottery

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Basically she had been to see her GP and because her cholesterol was found to be a little on the higher side, she was being strongly advised by her GP to take a Statin. All health conditions have to either impact your quality of life adversely or predispose you to some kind of future risk I.e My patient was left very troubled.

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Cardiovascular Risk: What Men Need To Know

MIBHS

Cardiovascular Risk In Men With heart disease being the leading cause of death for men in the United States, accounting for 1 in 4 male deaths, it is essential to explore the key aspects of cardiovascular risk that men need to be aware of. Dr. Ciuffo is an expert in high-risk heart surgery cases.

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Women and Heart Health: Unique Considerations and Risks

MIBHS

Women often experience heart disease differently than men, with risk factors and symptoms that can be easily overlooked or misinterpreted. A key difference lies in how women and men experience heart attacks. Hormonal Factors : Estrogen, a protective hormone in heart health, significantly decreases during menopause.

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Society for Vascular Surgery Launches Campaign to Help People Maintain Vascular Health

DAIC

Signs and symptoms of vascular disease (such as pain or swelling in the legs, arms, and feet) can go unnoticed or unrecognized and cause serious or life-threatening complications if left untreated including heart attack, stroke, amputation, and even death.