Know Your Heart

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Heart Attack What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when blood flow to a part of your heart muscle is suddenly blocked. Sometimes heart attacks happen when the heart needs more oxygen than the blood vessels can provide. The heart is a muscle like other muscles [.]

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But can coronary artery disease be reversed with lifestyle measures, including changes to nutrition and exercise? In general, the more calcified or fibrous a plaque is, the less dangerous it is, as it is less likely to rupture and cause a heart attack. All of these components influence the risk of future heart attacks.

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Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 5, 2024

Exercise prevents and reverses cardiovascular disease, but whether high-intensity exercise training (HIIT) is safe and effective for adults after minimally invasive heart surgery is unknown. Exercise is a wonder drug for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and reversal. Cardiac rehab works wonders.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 28, 2025

” “Exercise more.” The truth is that lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease requires a systems approach that combines science-backed strategies with practical, everyday actions. Practical steps to reduce your risk of future heart disease. ” “Take this medication.”

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 24, 2024

Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease or having a second cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke.

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Wellnest

JANUARY 16, 2023

Recent studies have suggested that there may be a link between depression and heart disease. Depression and heart disease share many risk factors, such as smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet. There are several mechanisms by which depression may increase the risk of heart disease.

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MIBHS

JULY 15, 2024

If you’ve recently experienced a heart attack, heart surgery, or been diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor has likely recommended cardiac rehabilitation. This structured approach helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves circulation, and reduces the likelihood of future heart attacks or complications.

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MIBHS

JULY 31, 2024

While this response is adaptive in the short term, chronic stress keeps your blood pressure elevated for extended periods, increasing your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and its associated complications, such as heart disease and stroke.

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GEMMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It encompasses several factors, including the strength and efficiency of the heart, the flexibility and health of the blood vessels, and the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life.

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AMS Cardiology

JULY 11, 2024

Cardiac rehab is a program designed to help patients recover from heart attacks, heart surgery, or other cardiac conditions. It typically includes supervised exercise training, heart-healthy living education, stress reduction counseling and nutrition guidance. What Is Cardiac Rehab?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 21, 2024

What is inside the Heart Health Formula? A step-step guide to: - Understanding Heart Disease. Defining Heart Disease Risk. Reducing Heart Disease Risk. The Heart Health Formula is made up of 3 main modules. Understanding Heart Disease. Heart Attack versus Heart Disease.

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Wellnest

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Unfortunately, heart disease ranks among the world's major causes of illness and demise. There is growing awareness of the risks of inadequate sleep for heart health, even though it is already well established that variables, including a poor diet, little exercise, and smoking, can affect the heart.

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Wellnest

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Can COVID-19 symptoms mimic a heart attack? Yes, COVID-19 symptoms can resemble a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and changes in echocardiogram or EKG. However, angiograms often reveal no major blockage in the heart’s blood vessels, indicating a different mechanism.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 10, 2024

There can be a lot of overlap between symptoms due to heart disease and disease of other nearby organs. Still some general observations are possible regarding chest pain originating from the heart. This pain is caused by insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to a region of the heart muscle.

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AMS Cardiology

MAY 8, 2024

Here are some of the most common causes: Age-related changes – As we age, the electrical signals in our hearts can weaken leading to a slower heart rate. Heart disease – Coronary artery disease, heart attack or heart failure can all damage the heart muscle and disrupt its electrical signals.

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AMS Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2023

We all want to be heart-healthy and ensuring our cholesterol levels are in the normal range is one of the most critical steps. High cholesterol can increase your risk of severe conditions like heart disease and heart attacks. Simple protein switches can go a long way in improving your heart health.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Decline in exercise ability is a hallmark of progression to overt heart failure. The international ARISE-HF trial was designed to test the effectiveness of the investigational drug AT-001 at stabilizing exercise capacity in patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy. Patients had had Type 2 diabetes for an average of 14 years.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

MARCH 6, 2022

So cardiomyopathies, valve problems, myocarditis and previous heart attacks all cause a problem with the pumping function of the heart. So virtually all the tests that we do on the heart are driven by the need to know more about the pumping ability of the heart, the heart arteries and the electrics of the heart.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

MARCH 6, 2022

One of the reasons I wanted to start this channel was because of my frustration at how limited we were when it came to treating heart disease patients. Heart failure is a chronic clinical syndrome characterised by the inability of the heart to pump out enough blood to meet the body’s requirements.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. Understanding the Genetic Connection to Heart Disease Your genetic makeup plays a vital role in shaping your heart health.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Preventing or delaying the onset of coronary artery disease is a great strategy for living longer. The challenge is that the things you do to prevent heart disease are unlikely to pay dividends for a very long time—many years if not decades. This is a program that starts the day of your heart attack.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 30, 2024

. ‘ Snipers Alley ’, it turns out, is an age between 40-60, where mostly males were having fatal heart attacks. These patients were not overly bothered about having a heart attack at age 80, but usually, one of their friends, aged 52 or so, had just had a heart attack, and they did not want to be next.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Heart Health Formula is the process I use to: Understand a person’s risk of heart disease using the best science available. With the ultimate goal that all of my patients (Myself included) live a long and healthy life and die with, not from, heart disease. Understanding Heart Disease.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Not just for the prevention of heart disease but also to reduce your risk of dying from all conditions. Exercising to get your V02 max to very high levels is something many people will struggle to do. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 31, 2025

And given that about 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, this is a worthwhile exercise. In simple terms, the higher your blood pressure, the higher the risk of a future heart attack or stroke. Even systolic (Top number) blood pressures of greater than 90 mmHg increase the risk of future heart disease 2.

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MIBHS

MARCH 15, 2025

Some studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption may provide cardiovascular benefits, while excessive or binge drinking can significantly harm the heart. Understanding the effects of alcohol on heart disease, blood pressure, and heart muscle function is essential for making informed decisions about alcohol intake.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

Does stress cause heart disease? But What About Stress & Heart Disease? When stress is included in the risk factor profile for a future heart attack, it comes in third on the list after abnormal cholesterol and smoking 1. Stress causes heart disease. +PS to the adversity you face in life.

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AMS Cardiology

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide despite advancements in medical science and healthcare. Below, we aim to debunk common myths about cardiovascular disease, providing accurate information and emphasizing the importance of treatment for heart disease with timely interventions.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 23, 2024

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Here’s why. Enjoy the process.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The answer is pretty simple, but most people get this wrong, and doing so increases their future risk of heart attack and strokes. We need to do better if we want to majorly impact rates of cardiovascular disease worldwide. ” This is one of the most common questions I get as a cardiologist. It is not enough.

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Wellnest

MARCH 12, 2023

A human's health and well-being may suffer significantly after a heart attack. It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a blood clot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. A nauseous or stomach ache.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

During each consultation with a patient, I would have to explain certain topics related to heart health, and I found myself repeating them over and over. What type of exercise should I do? What is heart disease? Heart Disease Starts Early In Life. Heart Disease Doesn’t Kill People.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It is therefore logical to say that the single most important factor in terms of prognosis from a heart attack is the size of the affected territory. The larger the territory that dies, the weaker the heart gets. In this study researchers took 60 patients with significant coronary artery disease and divided them into 3 groups.

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DAIC

JUNE 6, 2024

Over time, hypertension weakens the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, paving the way for potential stroke or heart attack. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and early death. according to CardioSmart.org.

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MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Heart disease is often perceived as a predominantly male issue, but the reality tells a different story. This blog post aims to shed light on the unique considerations and risks associated with heart health in women, empowering them with the knowledge to take proactive steps in protecting their hearts.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

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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GEMMS

JUNE 25, 2024

However, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, making early detection and proactive management essential. Heart disease affects millions of women globally. In the United States alone, nearly one in five women die from heart disease each year.

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