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Gut microbiota: a potential new regulator of hypertension

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Finally, we review various regimens for better-controlling hypertension from the diet, exercise, drugs, antibiotics, probiotics, and fecal transplantation perspectives. We then delve into the mechanism of gut microbiota and its metabolites involved in the occurrence and development of hypertension.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Heart Transplant may be considered in severe cases where other treatments have failed. Lifestyle Changes Making certain lifestyle adjustments can also improve heart function and reduce the risk of further enlargement: Maintain a healthy diet low in salt and saturated fats. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy.

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Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential With Loss of Tet2 Enhances Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Through Nlrp3 Inflammasome Activation

Circulation

Lethally irradiated mice were transplanted with hematopoietic-specific loss ofTet2, hematopoietic-specific loss ofTet2andNlrp3, or wild-type control and fed a Western diet, compounded with or without NLRP3 (NLR [NACHT, LRR {leucine rich repeat}] family pyrin domain containing protein 3) inhibitor, NP3-361, for 6 to 9 weeks.

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Abstract 146: Trained Immunity Induced by Dietary Salt Impedes Long-Term Brain Recovery in Experimental Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

However, whether and how a high salt diet (HSD) impacts long-term stroke outcomes - even after salt reduction/withdrawal prior to a stroke is unknown.Methods:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) was modeled by blood or collagenase injections in mice. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A146-A146, February 1, 2024.

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Heart failure patients with improved ejection fraction: Insights from the MECKI score database

European Journal of Heart Failure

CV mortality is the composite endpoint for CV mortality + urgent transplant + left ventricular assist device implantation. The primary endpoint of the study was the composite of cardiovascular death, left ventricular assist device implantation, and urgent heart transplantation. Events per 1000 person-years. #

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10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Heart Health

Dr. Paddy Barrett

What kind of diet should I eat? Over half of all ‘healthy’ heart arteries examined before being used for a heart transplant were shown to have evidence of early plaque buildup. What should my blood pressure be? What is a normal cholesterol? What type of exercise should I do? What is heart disease? 33 years of age.

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Creative Alliances in Cardiorenal Metabolic Management: A Game Changer (Part 1) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found that motivational interviewing effectively promoted behavior change across various health domains, including diet and exercise.