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Study in JAHA Links Hello Heart Usage to Significant Reductions in Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight

DAIC

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , JAHA, found that Hello Heart’s digital heart health program was associated with reductions in blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and weight. of their body weight.

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The three things that can go wrong with the heart

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

If the heart looks strong at rest and gets even better at peak exercise then this indicates that the heart as a pump is strong. 2) The second thing that can go wrong with the heart is actually with the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. The plaques can damage us in 2 ways.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

It is also very important to mention a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, family history of premature heart disease, stroke or even sudden death. All patients should have a 12 lead ECG and be put on a 24 hour heart monitor whilst in hospital. I hope you found this blog useful.

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