Heart Health Archives

Gender Differences in Heart Disease

Aug 21, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Heart disease remains the number one cause of death for men and women in the U.S., but the risks and treatment of heart disease differ significantly between the genders. Unfortunately, awareness of these differences is still relatively poor in the general public, says cardiologist Holly Andersen, MD, director of Education … Read More

Editor’s Note: Make Your Heart Health a Top Priority

Aug 21, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Many of my patients ask me how they can protect themselves against heart disease and whether they should see cardiac specialists. First, knowing if you have risk factors for heart disease is essential. You are considered at high risk for heart disease if your have three or more of these … Read More

Improve Your Cardiovascular Fitness With Exercise

Aug 21, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

You may not hear the term “aerobic exercise” as often as you once did, but this type of activity remains a key component of your plan to keep your cardiovascular system healthy. “Aerobic” means “requiring oxygen,” and aerobic exercise increases your body’s oxygen demand and your heart rate. Aerobic exercise … Read More

Help for Ailing Heart Valves

Aug 17, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

You know how important your heart is: it’s the pump that ensures a continuous supply of oxygen-rich blood to your brain and vital organs. But for this system to work, it’s essential that blood travels through the four chambers of your heart in the right direction. Here is where your … Read More

3 ACE Inhibitor Side Effects: Should You Seek Out Alternatives?

Aug 13, 2018 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

If you have high blood pressure, most conventionally trained doctors will prescribe you any number of commonly used blood pressure medications. These include diuretics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors. But be aware of the potential risks associated with these medications that your doctor might not be telling you. ACE inhibitor side … Read More

Ask the Experts: Heart Attack Symptoms; Curcumin Supplements or Turmeric?

Jul 25, 2018 · UHN · Heart Health

Q: Do men and women experience the same heart attack symptoms? A: Heart attack is a leading killer of women over the age of 50, but it can be harder to detect. The traditional symptoms that we think of as signaling a heart attack (chest pain and a tingling left … Read More

Diagnosed With a Heart Arrhythmia?

Jun 26, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Heart arrhythmia is the broad term for any heart rhythm that isn’t completely normal. But while some abnormal rhythms can cause complications if they aren’t treated, you shouldn’t panic if you’re told you have an arrhythmia. “Even if your condition is potentially serious, keep in mind that many advances have … Read More

Newsbriefs: Nut Consumption; Anticoagulants; Migraine Treatment

Jun 25, 2018 · Diane Muhlfeld · Heart Health

Regular Nut Consumption May Lower Risk of Common Arrhythmia. Nuts are chock full of heart-healthy nutrients, including unsaturated fatty acids, protein, fiber, minerals, vitamin E and folate. These compounds may be responsible for nuts’ newly discovered ability to reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and maybe heart failure, as … Read More

Exercise Can Lower Inherited Heart Risk

Jun 25, 2018 · Diane Muhlfeld · Heart Health

For years, doctors have recommended exercise as a necessary component of a healthy lifestyle, designed to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. A large study published online April 9, 2018, in Circulation confirmed that higher levels of fitness were associated with lower risk of these cardiovascular events, as … Read More

Timely Treatment Can Prevent Complications from Atrial Fibrillation

May 30, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm, is estimated to affect as many as 6 million Americans, and there is evidence that it can be more dangerous for women than for men. “Women can sometimes have more severe AFib symptoms if the condition is left untreated,” explains Joy Gelbman, MD, … Read More

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