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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving. Lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, play a crucial role. By 2050, the number of individuals affected by AFib is expected to more than double.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving. Lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, play a crucial role. By 2050, the number of individuals affected by AFib is expected to more than double.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

For patients with PAD and Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, clinicians should coordinate care to address diet, exercise, weight management, medications to control blood sugar, management of other cardiovascular risk factors and routinely check the feet of their patients for foot ulcer prevention.

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6 simple steps for a heart-healthy lifestyle

Heart 2023 Conference

Don't let this discourage you if you're new to exercising!! For some people, diet changes and some exercise are completely enough. There are numerous programs available for cases both virtual or in-person options, as well as different nicotine relief and pharmacologic options to help you quit.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

What levels of exercise intensity or duration are beneficial? Compared to the 2008 guidelines, where only exercises or activities that last at least 10 minutes could count towards the 150 minute/week goal, in the 2018 guidelines, any kind of moderate to vigorous physical activity can count toward the weekly goal, regardless of duration.

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Association of Depression and Poor Mental Health With Cardiometabolic Disease in Women 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Results revealed that women are twice as likely to exhibit myocardial ischemia in response to mental stress compared to traditional stressors like exercise or pharmacologic stress. Combining behavioral and pharmacological treatment is most effective. Therapy with her pastor was preferred.