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Understand the Most Common Tests That Assess Heart Function

Jun 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

If you’re at high risk of heart disease or your doctor suspects you have heart disease, he or she may order tests that will provide information about the structure and function of your heart and your coronary arteries. These tests range from simple, non‑invasive screenings to more involved procedures that … Read More

Ask the Experts: Covid Vaccine and Dermal Fillers; Cardiac vs. Respiratory Arrest; Dried Fruit Benefits

Jun 23, 2021 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Is it true that people who’ve had dermal fillers should avoid covid-19 vaccines? I had dermal fillers recently, and haven’t had my covid shot because I’ve seen reports about side effects. Dermal fillers consist of injectable gels that can be used to fill lines and add contour to the face—examples … Read More

Newsbriefs: Speed when walking; Heart health for cancer survivors; Thyroid function; AD medication

Jun 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Maintain Your Speed When Walking with Your Spouse Walking is a great form of exercise for older adults, but pay attention to how fast you’re moving if you walk with your spouse or partner on a regular basis. A recent study (Gait & Posture, March 2021) looked at the walking … Read More

Stent or Bypass?

May 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Coronary artery disease (CAD) kills well over 350,000 Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition is linked to a buildup of deposits called plaques in the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle). Formed from cholesterol and other … Read More

Frontline: PAD; Short-Course Antibiotics; Hypertension Signs

May 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Aim for Speed If You Have PAD If you have peripheral artery disease (PAD, in which cholesterol deposits block the arteries in the extremities), you likely find brisk walking a painful experience. But if you’ve been trying to relieve the discomfort by slowing down, don’t—because a new study suggests that … Read More

How Salt Affects Blood Pressure

Apr 21, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Heart Health

While most Americans consume too much salt, sodium is an important factor in regulating blood pressure. Too little salt can lead to what’s called hyponatremia (low blood sodium). Early symptoms include sluggishness and confusion, and if it gets worse, a person can experience muscle twitches, and even seizures. Hyponatremia may … Read More

Carotid Artery Disease Raises Stroke Risk

Apr 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

One of the main risk factors for stroke is atherosclerosis, a condition that develops when cholesterol and other fatty substances build up in the inner lining of arteries and form deposits called “plaques.” When atherosclerosis affects the carotid arteries (the main arteries to the brain), the condition is known as … Read More

Frontline: Cut heart disease risk; Younger age of Alzheimer’s onset; Better brain health

Apr 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Adding Walnuts to Your Eating Plan May Cut Heart Disease Risk Eating walnuts every day may have anti-inflammatory effects that are linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers who published their findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In the study, 634 healthy … Read More

Just In: Eggs May Be Heart Friendly

Apr 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Eating more than one egg per day may not increase risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and may even contribute to improving CVD, according to researchers. The meta-analysis, which included 23 studies from 1966 through January 2020 and over 1,415,000 individuals, found that compared with consumption of no eggs or one … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Family Heart Disease History; Swollen Feet

Mar 29, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Heart Health

Q: Why do doctors ask about family history of heart disease? A: Your family health history may be a good indicator of your own health risk factors. Many diseases, including heart disease, can be referred to as “running in a family” if more than one person in the family has … Read More

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