Posts Tagged ‘Heart Attack’
Friday, July 16th, 2010
We all know that cardiovascular hypertension, cardiovascular stroke, cardiovascular angina, cardiovascular heart disease risk factors, cardiovascular heart diabetes, and cardiovascular heart failure is on the rise in the United States and other countries. This is really an issue that should lead to a good discussion with your doctor. There is considerable debate and it is getting heated!
The debate about the use of statin drugs to lower cholesterol continues as new analysis of prior studies show that statins really did nothing to lower the death rate of patients with risk factors for cardiovascular heart disease. These are people who have not had a previous heart attack or stroke but are taking the cholesterol lowering drugs in an attempt to stave off a first occurrence of either one.
A second study brings into question the validity of a 2008 study that concluded one particular statin did prevent heart attacks. This would appear to be bad news for the pharmacological companies and for patients taking the drugs. It is primarily due to research that showed statins prevent heart attacks that these medicines are second only to antipsychotic drugs in sales in the United States. They are widely prescribed in hopes of lowering the risk for fatal heart attacks.
But, another study was recently published that showed statins had a beneficial result in preventing further incidence of prostate cancer in men who had surgery for this cancer. The debate over these medicines is a hot one. Many researchers and doctors are firm believers in the benefits to patients taking these medicines.
Lowering cholesterol, preventing cardiovascular disease, and stopping heart attacks is a goal that every physician wants to achieve. Both sides of the debate have the patients’ health in mind, but how best to attain that goal?
Some doctors and researchers now believe the risks to the patients are too great, the statins are not worth the hope of lowering fatal heart attacks and strokes. The most reasonable voice right now may be the one that advises doctors talk to their patients and explain that right now there are conflicting results and an intense debate. The issues will be clearer with future.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newsletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, the natural Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit this online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Sunday, June 20th, 2010
If you are a regular user of anti-inflammatory over the counter medications for minor pain, then you may want to pay attention to this new study. The study by Danish researches just released in the medical journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, shows an increased risk for dying from heart-related problems in healthy people who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has previously issued warnings to people with heart disease about the drugs which include Motrin and Advil containing ibuprofen, and Voltaren and Cataflam containing diclofenac.
The study looked at medical records of over one hundred residents of Denmark. The researchers found that there was a 29 percent higher risk of stroke among those who took ibuprofen-containing drugs when compared to others who did not take the drugs. Those using the diclofenac drugs suffered a 91 percent higher risk of death from all heart related diseases. No increased risk was found in users of drugs containing naproxen like Aleve.
Although it has been know for some time that these drugs are harmful to those who already have heart related diseases, this study shows that even otherwise healthy people are adversely affected by the drugs. Vioxx, which is a NSAID, was removed from the U. S, market in 2004 after a study indicated it increased the risk for heart attack and stroke.
The new finding from Denmark are consistent with a statement released by the American Heart Association in 2007. That year the association warned that NSAID usage was associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.
At greatest risk may be those who lead a physically active life. They tend to take more NSAIDs for minor joint and muscle pain due to physical workouts and activity. The best advice is to talk to your doctor about the latest findings and ask if there are safer alternative drugs to relieve the pain.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newsletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, the natural Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit this online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
I had to share with you this wonderful program I feel can change your life. If you are someone who is longing to do any of these things:
-lose weight without dieting
-feel more energy
-stop heart disease and stroke
-turn around diabetes
-lower your cholesterol
-lower depression
-reverese high blood pressure
CHIP can help. What is CHIP? It is the Coronary Health Improvement Product. The program helps you to begin to take control of your life and begin living. Plus, at the same time if you follow the principles taught, you can lower your health costs and take control of your life that way you have always longed to.
This program isn’t new. It has been around since 1988 and has graduated 50,000 participants since that time. What you would need to do is sign up with a training class in your local area.
If you are intrigued by this, you can visit the website at http://www.chiphealth.com/ for more information.
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I look forward to hearing how CHIP has worked for you!
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
As I mentioned in the previous post, I came across some great information about heart disease myths we here in the United States fall for many times. The site link for all 12 heart disease myths was at http://www.heartpoint.com/dozendangers.html
This information is presented by a practicing cardiologist who is the medical Director of HeartPoint. He stated he gets a lot of questions about heart disease. The doctor also said he was consistently surprised how few “facts” have engrained themselves deeply into “common knowledge”. The myths are not only wrong, but are often dangerously misleading to those who choose to believe them. Here are twelve of the most dangerous MYTHS the doctor runs into, and discussions about each one.
Today, we will begin with heart disease myth number 2 and end with myth number 4.
MYTH # 2:
“I’ll know when it’s time to stop smoking . . . I’ll do it when I start to cough or get short of breath.”
THE FACTS
Regardless of how you’re feeling, the time to stop smoking is now, before anything else happens. Coughing is indeed a sign that damage has been done to the breathing tubes (“bronchi”), but many other effects of smoking occur without letting you know until it’s too late. Smoking is well known to cause emphysema and several cancers, but it is also one of the most important factors in the development of blocked arteries. Stopping smoking will not only slow the progression of blockages, but also allow them to improve over time. More importantly, you get immediate benefit — the risk of heart attacks and sudden death decrease by 50% right away.
MYTH# 3:
“My blood pressure (or cholesterol, or blood sugar) is running good on these pills, so I can stop them now.”
THE FACTS
Antibiotics may cure an infection, but problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are only controlled. Medications can indeed be very effective for such control . . . but they only work while you’re taking them. Changes in your lifestyle such as weight loss and exercise may make it possible to lower the dose or even get off of the medicines, but this must be done under the supervision of your doctor.
MYTH # 4:
“That pain can’t be from my heart . . . it isn’t severe enough” (or “it doesn’t go to my left arm”, or “it’s just indigestion”, or any number of others).
THE FACTS
These myths are probably among the most prevalent . . . and the most dangerous. That “little discomfort” in your chest while walking up the stairs may be the warning sign of the heart attack around the corner. The “indigestion” that is “just a little worse than usual” may be the signs of a heart attack in progress, one whose effects could be minimized by prompt therapy. The best time to treat heart disease is before muscle damage occurs. If you’re having a heart attack, dramatic improvements can be made in limiting its effects if you get to the hospital as early as possible. Most medical people are scared of these things too, so they will not think that you are anything but smart to get them checked out early. (For more on the symptoms of a heart attack, check out the link to “Coronary Artery Disease”).
I hope now that you are educated, you will not fall for these heart disease myths!
In the next post, we will uncover heart disease myths 5-7.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Over the last few blog posts, we have been learning how women’s heart attack is a big problem in our country. We also have been learning many prevention tips to follow as women that will help us not develop heart disease. Today, we will cover the last 5 heart healthy tips for our “one month to healthier heart and you” series.
Tip #18. Order smart slices. If you are a pizza lover, ask for your pizza with half the cheese and double the sauce. When you do this, you can cut the saturated fat by 5 grams. Plus, since tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, you will be helping your cells fight damage that can lead to atherosclerosis.
Tip #19: Have a heart to heart with mom. If you mother had cardiovascular disease before 65, your own risk doubles. So, if you have a family history of women with women’s heart attack problems, check with your medical doctor. It could be you will need your blood presssure and cholesteol checked yearly.
Tip #20: Drink your veggies. You can get in extra servings of veggies by sipping on low-sodium vegetable juice. In a recent study from the University of California, it was found that those who drank 2 cups a day were able to lower their blood pressure by a whopping 5 point after just three months.
Tip: 21: Practice breathing. A study from the Indian Institute of Technology found that people who practice yoga or similar discliplines have a steadier heart rates which is sign of a healthy heart. It seems that yoga soothes the nervous system which slows breathing and calms the heart.
We have covered a number of tips to help you have a healthy heart. Women’s heart attack problems can be avoided take the necessary steps today to prevent this from happening to you.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit my online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
We have been discussing tips to keep your heart healthy so you won’t ever fall into the category of women who have heart attacks.
Today, we will cover 5 more tips for a healthy heart.
Tip #9: Sip Green Team. Drinking a cup of green tea can increase your blood flow in as little as 30 minutes according to a recent study in the “European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.” It is the antioxidants in the green tea which improves blood vessel function.
Tip #10: Get The Right Amount of “Shut-Eye”. Women who got just 5 hours a sleep a night are twice as likely to fall into the women’s heart attack group. Sleep deprivation can promote calcium build-up in the arteries which can lead to plaque says Dr. Michelle Miller. So ladies, get in your “shut-eye.”
Tip #11: Get a Furball. Pets can be very soothing. A recent study found that cat owners were up to 40% less likely to die from a heart attack than those without a cat friend. This study was done by Dr. Adnan Quershi of the Zeenalt Quersahi Stroke Research Center. Dogs probably provide the same benefit.
Tip #12: Clear the Air. Reseach from the University of Michigan found that pollutants such as soot, nitrates, and metals can cause inflammation in the body. This can result in the hearts arteries being less flexible and can trigger a spike in blood pressure. A suggestion would be to invest in a HEPA filter such as those sold by Honeywell ($111 at amazon.com).
More tips for one month to a healthy heart and you will follow in the next post.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit my online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Most of us are aware that women’s heart attack incidents are on the rise. Everybody agrees what is needed is preventative heart disease treatments to lessen the liklihood of a woman developing this diesease.
Let’s continue learning tips to prevent you from ever being part of this group.
Tip #5: Use Your Beans-Beans are high in phytosterols and ligans which are substances that bind cholesterol to the small intestine and prevent it from being absorbed in the bloodstream according to Keri Gans, R.D. a dietician in NYC. If you eat one-third of a cup of cooked or canned beans a day, you can slash your chances of a being in the women’s heart attack group by 30%.
Tip #6: Do A Check. Did you know women with vitamin d deficits in their 20′s to early 40′s are three times more likely to develop high blood pressure later in life? This is according to a recent University of Michigan study. Since a whopping 75% of Americn fall short on their vitamin intake, women should have their doctor check vitamin d levels with a blood test.
Tip #7: Wear earplugs to bed? It’s true. It does help because nighttime noise increases your odds of developing high blood pressure by 45%. It interrupts sleep and creates stress according to researcher Theo Bodin. Earplugs can block all that noise.
Tip #8: Call Your Funny Friend. Laughing fo 15 minutes can boost blood flow by 22%. It causes some of the tissue in your blood cell lining to relax. Over the years, this can prevent hardening of the arteris and lower the potential for developing heart attack and stroke.
While women’s heart attack problems are very concernful. there are a number of thiings you can do to develop and keep a healthy heart.
More tips for one month to a healthy heart and you will follow in the next post.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit my online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Many women think, “Women’s heart attack? Me having a heart attack? It will never happen.” Unfortunately, none of us are immune to this potential problem. A recent Harvard study found that 92% of women are in danger of developing cardiovascular disease.
“Fortunately, research suggests that your lifestyle-from the friends you interact with to the time you go to bed-has a huge impact on your heart,” says Marie Savard, MD a Philadelphia internet.
Over the next few posts, we will be covering 24 tips you can follow to keep your heart going strong for life.
Tip #1: Be A Sodium Detective. The average American woman digests 50% more than the daily recommendation of 2400 milligrams. Since most of our sodium intake comes from processed foods, women should be always carefully study the nutrition label on every package.
Tip#2: Hang Out With The Girls. Going out with your gal pals could be very healthy for your heart; just at much as hitting the gym. Researchers have found that lonely people have anywhere from 10-30 points higher blood pressure levels than those who are more sociable. Plus, this is a great stress reliever!
Tip#3: Eat a Baked Potato: Spuds have a lot of potassium which can offset the effects of sodium, According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, consuming twice as much potassium as sodium daily can reduce your reduce your risk by half of dying from cardiovascular disease. Since most Americans consume only half of the 4,700 mg that are needed, ladies, load up on potatoes which have 900 mg each and bananas which have 430 mg each.
Tip #4: Use Interval Training. If you are a gym goer and usually set your elliptical, treadmill, bike, etc. on the same level, mix things up. Use bursts of speed between steady paces. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University found that just 20 minutes of interval training (alternating near maximum exertion with low intensity exertion) is just as effective at strengtening your heart as an hour of moderate exercise. Interval training is fantastic for your heart because it causes your heart to pump faster and harder which strengthens your arteries, accorind to Maureen McDonald, Ph.D.
These are really great tips to avoid being a woman who develops women’s heart attack problems. I will be sharing more heart healthy prevention tips in the next post.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit my online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
In today’s post, we will cover the last 4 of the top 8 heart disease treatments for women as well as men. Though women’s heart problems is a concern in our society, it is always great to know there are things that women as well as men can do to recover from heart disease.
So, that said, let’s continue and hear what else Dr. Wallack recommends, someone who had to have bypass surgery.
Tip #5: Make love once more. Dr. Wallack recommends you ask your doctor if you can have sex again. Many heart patients worry sex will strain their hearts and this is not true. Less than 1% of patients due of a heart attack while having sex.
Tip #6: Eat well for recovery. Eat small meals frequently. Anesthesia effects can cause some heart patients to feel nauseaous and creates a loss of appetite. Plus, pain medication can add to the problem. Dr. Wallack found smoothies to be ideal for him.
Tip #7: Prepare for career issues. When Dr. Wallack was recovering, some people were tryinto get his job! When you return to work, don ‘t talk about your health and don’t let people see you taking medication. Do ask your boss or human resources manager for accomodations such as taking a 15 minute power nap or making time for a rehab trip.
Tip #8: Set exercise goals. Women’s heart problems as well as men’s can be helped with exercise. Regular exercise lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. Plus, it reduces stress. Make sure you develop a program with a rehabilitation expert who can work with you the first few months as you recuperate. This many times is covered by your insurance.
I hope, whether you are a woman who has women’s heart problems or a gentleman, that you have found Dr. Wallack’s information helpful. Follow it and you will be well on your way to recovery.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit my online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Though there are many who struggle with women’s heat problems, what is important to realize is that there are effective heart disease treatments for women as well as men that will assist them in a complete recovery both physically and mentally.
This post will cover the first four and the following the last 4 out of the 8. These are the steps that Dr. Marc Wallack, MD followed to overcome his bypass surgery.
Step #1: Get adequate sleep. Many patients who undergo heart-related procedures struggle with sleep problems following their procedures. Nighttime fears and insomnia are common. The unfortunate result is these issues can increase the risk of more heart problems.
D. Wallack used sleep medications for three months and then found he also slept better with static noise in the background. He also slept with the blinds open so he could see lights outside.
Step #2: Overcome Depression. Dr. Wallack says nearly 1:3 heart attack survivors experience postsurgical dperession. It has been found by researchers at the University of Maryland and Columbia University Medical Center that those patients who became depressed after their procedures were twice as likely to die from heart problems within 7 years.
Talk therapy combined with antidepressants can sometimes help women with heart problems as well as men regain their sense of balance.
Step #3: Get back into the world. It can take months to recover from major heart surgery and some patients feel very weak and disoriented. Some are even reluctant to leave home even after given the medical go ahead.
So, getting out of the house is a major step in recovery. Gentle exercise such as walking and getting back to driving and going out can help.
Step #4: Optimize Doctor Visits. Women who have heart problems and who have had heart surgery initially have numerous postsurrgical doctor visits. This is ofen stressful because patients fear bad news. What is helpful is to bring someone with you when you go see your doctor or undergo tests. Furthermore, for peace of mind, ask your cardiologistthe best way to contact him or her.
These are simple steps you can use to have a successful recovery after heart surgery. Stay tuned for the last 4 steps which follow in the next post.
To Your Heart’s Health
Monique Hawkins
540-858-2885
mentormonique@gmail.com
Remember to sign up for my “You Deserve To Have A Healthy Heart” Newletter!
P.S. For more information about Vita Che, what I call the Roto Rooter for your arteries, visit my online nutrition store at http://699456.shopvitamark.com
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