_ Heart HealthAsk Your Doctor These Questions About Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleHeart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. If you’re concerned about your risk, the … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionHow Low Is Too Low? Experts Debate Blood Pressure Targets in the Post-SPRINT Era By Sondra Forsyth articleFollowing the landmark SPRINT trial, there is a growing body of evidence for reducing systolic blood pressure targets, resulting in … Read More→
_ Heart HealthAfrican-Americans Hospitalized for Heart Failure Less Likely to See Cardiologist By Jane Farrell articleAfrican-American patients were less likely than Caucasian patients to be treated primarily by a cardiologist when admitted to the intensive … Read More→
_ Heart HealthWildfire Smoke Associated with More ER Visits for Heart, Stroke Ailments among Seniors By Jane Farrell articleSmoke from wildfires may send people – particularly seniors – to hospital emergency rooms (ERs) with heart or stroke-related complaints, … Read More→
_ Heart HealthNot Enough Women Included in Some Heart Disease Clinical Trials By Jane Farrell articleWomen are underrepresented in clinical trials for heart failure, coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome but proportionately or overrepresented … Read More→
_ StrokeMen under 50: The More You Smoke, the More You Stroke By Jane Farrell articleMen under 50 who smoked were more likely to have a stroke, and their risk increased with the number of … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionMusic Intensifies the Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medication By Sondra Forsyth articleIn addition to remembering to take the medication prescribed by their cardiologists at the right times and going to the … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionRelaxation Response May Lower Blood Pressure By Sondra Forsyth articleHigh blood pressure — or hypertension — is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke that affects as … Read More→
_ Heart HealthChronic Illnesses and Functional Limitations Are a Risk in Older Adults with Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth articleA release from the American Geriatrics Society notes that heart failure affects more than 6 million people in the U.S.–most … Read More→
_ Heart HealthWhen Heart Disease Runs in The Family, Exercise May Be The Best Defense By Jane Farrell articleExercise may be the best way to keep hearts healthy – and it works even for people with a genetic … Read More→
_ HypertensionTo Battle High Blood Pressure, Most People Prefer Taking a Pill Over Exercising By Jane Farrell articleIn a survey to assess treatment preferences for high blood pressure, respondents were more likely to choose a daily cup … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHeart Disease, Stroke Less Widespread among Foreign-Born vs. U.S.-Born Adults By Jane Farrell articleForeign-born adults living in the United States had a lower prevalence of coronary heart disease and stroke than U.S.-born adults … Read More→
_ Cardiac Procedures and SurgeriesGenetic Testing and Cardiovascular Surgery By Jane Farrell articleUsing genetic testing to inform which blood thinner to use following a procedure to open narrowed blood vessels resulted in … Read More→
_ Cardiac RehabilitationFitness Trackers Help Cardiac-Rehab Patients Maintain Exercise Goals By Jane Farrell articleUsing fitness trackers and call-in sessions with a health coach can help patients who have undergone heart surgery stick to … Read More→
_ HypertensionTop Cardiologist Disagrees with New Hypertension Guidelines By Jane Farrell articleLast November, a panel of medical professionals issued guideline that redefine blood pressure readings. Now, one of the nation’s leading … Read More→
_ Heart HealthAfrican-Americans Have More Exposure than Whites to Air Pollutants Raising Risk of Heart Disease, Death By Jane Farrell article African-Americans often have higher exposure to air pollution than whites, which may partially explain their higher risk heart disease … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMusic Boosts Exercise Time in Cardiac Stress Testing By Jane Farrell articleListening to music during a standard cardiac stress test may help extend the time a patient is able to perform … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionNew Blood Pressure App and Hardware Rivals Arm Cuff Accuracy By Sondra Forsyth articleCuff devices for blood pressure measurement are inconvenient, and mobile device apps for blood pressure measurement that are now being … Read More→