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Topic: Aspirin
Also, it is recommended that aspirin should only rarely be used to help prevent heart attacks and stroke in people without known cardiovascular disease. ![]() 4 chambers of the heart: right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Quitting Daily Aspirin Therapy may increase second Heart Attack, Stroke RiskCirculation Journal Report
Aspirin, taken in low doses, is used to help reduce the risk for recurrent heart attack or stroke. Aspirin inhibits clotting, lowering the risk of cardiovascular events. Nearly 10 to 20 percent of heart attack survivors stop daily aspirin use within the first three years following their event. ![]() Risk increases shortly after stopping aspirin therapy and does not appear to diminish over time. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Good Communication helps improve outcomes for Heart PatientsAmerican Heart Association Meeting Report
![]() Patients who said they communicated effectively with their healthcare providers were more likely to report the use of prescribed statin drugs and aspirin. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Statin use differs among Hispanic Adults at risk for Heart DiseaseAmerican Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
“These findings have important implications for preventing disparities in cardiovascular outcomes within the growing U.S. Hispanic/Latino population,” said study lead author Dima M. Qato, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacy systems, outcomes and policy at the University of Illinois in Chicago. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Heart Disease without coronary plaque buildup linked to Heart Attack Risk
Non-obstructive CAD damages the walls of the heart’s blood vessels, but doesn’t result in decreased blood flow or symptoms so it’s generally been considered to be a low-risk condition.
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American Heart Association says Blood pressure control, lifestyle changes key to preventing subsequent StrokesSaint Thomas and Vanderbilt support healthy lifestyle as key part of stroke prevention
They should also receive other evidence-based therapy specific to their individual health, which may include aspirin therapy or a surgical procedure to keep neck arteries open. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
ShopSmart’s Secrets for Sunburn ReliefRemedies that can help heal and those not worth the money
“Don’t get burned twice!” said Lisa Lee Freeman, editor-in-chief of ShopSmart. “Some sunburn products may do more harm than good.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Healthy diet may help prevent recurrent Heart Attacks, StrokesThe benefits of eating right were in addition to those from taking preventive drugs, even in countries with varying economic levels.
“At times, patients don’t think they need to follow a healthy diet since their medications have already lowered their blood pressure and cholesterol — that is wrong,” said Mahshid Dehghan, Ph.D., study author and a nutritionist at the Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. “Dietary modification has benefits in addition to those seen with aspirin, angiotensin modulators, lipid-lowering agents and beta blockers.” ![]() A diet rich in vegetables and fruits with a higher ratio of fish External link to meats appeared to be more beneficial for preventing heart disease. (Photo by American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Eleven Strategies for Stroke PreventionMay is National Stroke Awareness Month
“Many people don’t realize that by making healthier lifestyle changes, they can cut their risk of stroke dramatically,” says Orly Avitzur, M.D., medical adviser, Consumer Reports Health, and a board-certified neurologist. “American adults have their work cut out for them; only a very small fraction of people in their 40s and 50s have a handle on the major cardiovascular risk factors for stroke. Fortunately, many of those risk factors can be reduced or eliminated by controlling blood pressure, improving cholesterol levels, reining in diabetes, and quitting smoking.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Final data shows experimental agent better than aspirin at preventing stroke in some atrial fibrillation patients
Atrial fibrillation is a heartbeat abnormality that can cause blood clots which raise the risk of stroke, particularly in the elderly. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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