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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

Good cardiovascular health is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and lifestyle choices such as not smoking and managing stress are all crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health.

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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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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. Nausea or Vomiting : Women may experience digestive issues like nausea, vomiting, or indigestion during a heart attack.

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The Great Medication Lottery

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Her argument was that she had never had a problem with her heart, did not have a family history of heart disease and therefore did not want to take medications that could cause side effects. All health conditions have to either impact your quality of life adversely or predispose you to some kind of future risk I.e

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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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Does Erectile Dysfunction Improve After Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

The aim is to restore proper blood flow to the heart, alleviating symptoms like chest pain (angina) and reducing the risk of heart attacks. Factors such as age, severity of heart disease, risk factors, and lifestyle choices (such as smoking and diet) can all influence the outcome.