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

ADN Center of Excellence

This miscommunication can cause blood to pool in the atria, increasing the risk of clot formation, which can then lead to strokes. AFib is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, and it is also linked to heart failure, chronic fatigue, and other serious health issues.

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

ADN Center of Excellence

This miscommunication can cause blood to pool in the atria, increasing the risk of clot formation, which can then lead to strokes. AFib is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, and it is also linked to heart failure, chronic fatigue, and other serious health issues.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. Regular exercise and hitting LDL-C targets of <1.4 Exercise Exercise is one of the best tools we have for living longer. Many of my patients who have had a heart attack are afraid to exercise.

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Prevention of Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Currently, there are no specific pharmacological treatments for CSVD, and the use of conventional antidementia drugs is not recommended. Exercise has the potential to prevent and mitigate CSVD-related brain damage and improve cognitive function.

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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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6 simple steps for a heart-healthy lifestyle

Heart 2023 Conference

Don't let this discourage you if you're new to exercising!! but it results in high risk and sometimes high-risk can create heart disease and stroke too. For some people, diet changes and some exercise are completely enough. A good plan can start with the 6 simple ways below. 2) Control Your Cholesterol Fried foods are yummy.