Heart Health Archives

Editor’s Note: When to See A Cardiologist

Jan 9, 2017 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women and men—more than twice the rate of all cancers combined. So, when I, as a primary care doctor, see a 50-year-old menopausal patient, my first thought is: What are we doing to screen her for stroke and heart disease risks? The … Read More

Cardiac Tests Can Reveal a Wealth of Information

Jan 9, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

If your doctor suspects you have heart disease, you may be advised to undergo cardiac tests to diagnose your condition. These tests range from simple, non-invasive screenings to more involved procedures that may include the use of high-tech imaging equipment. “Typically, these tests are ordered in response to symptoms such … Read More

Newsbriefs: PCI; Diabetic Leg Complications

Jan 6, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Heart Health

PCI reduces the likelihood of dying from heart disease. Coronary artery disease remains the most common killer in the United States, yet interventional treatment of the disease is saving more lives than expected. A Mayo Clinic study found that two of three patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) eventually … Read More

Newsbriefs: Heart Disease; CT Scans; Blood Pressure Medication

Jan 6, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Heart Health

Debate over role of fats in heart disease revived. English researchers say they have found no connection between dietary fats and risk of heart disease. In a review of more than 70 studies, they found that following recommendations to limit foods high in saturated fats appeared to have no influence … Read More

Little-Known Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

Jan 6, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Heart Health

After reviewing hundreds of studies, a panel of experts recently recommended to the American Heart Association that depression be added to the list of risk factors linked to heart disease. This list includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar levels, obesity, diabetes, and smoking. The recommendation was … Read More

Frontline: Depression, Anxiety Risk After Heart Attack; Testosterone Therapy; Blood Glucose Screening Guidelines

Jan 5, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Women at higher risk of anxiety, depression following a heart attack Women who have experienced a heart attack are more likely to have anxiety and/or depression than men who have had a heart attack, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association in … Read More

Heart-Healthy Diet Still Key in Disease Prevention

Dec 23, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Heart Health

New heart disease and stroke prevention guidelines were recently issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology. Based on the evaluation of years of scientific research, the new guidelines outline the best strategies for weight management, optimal cholesterol levels, heart disease risk assessment, and lifestyle measures … Read More

Editor’s Note: Heart Disease: Speak Up to Get Screened

Dec 22, 2016 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Even in 2017, women are still marginalized when it comes to getting screened for heart disease. The 75-year-old woman with fatigue, chest pain, and shortness of breath might be told she needs to lose weight, take antacids, and exercise more, while a man of the same age is more likely … Read More

Recognize and Respond to Signs of a Heart Attack

Dec 22, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

You may believe that men need to be more concerned about heart attacks than women, but a woman’s risk for heart disease and cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, increases significantly once she reaches her postmenopausal years. It is especially important for women to heed warning signs, since women … Read More

Progress in Diagnosing and Treating Heart Failure

Dec 22, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Heart Health

Heart failure puts an enormous burden on 5.1 million patients and their families in the U.S. Heart failure also costs our health care system billions of dollars a year, primarily in the costs of frequent hospitalizations. In a single year, more than 80 percent of heart-failure patients require hospital care … Read More

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