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NIH-funded Clinical Trial Links Frequent Anger To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
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Physical Impact Of Loneliness And Social Isolation During The COVID-19 Pandemic.
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“Loneliness is associated with various physical and mental repercussions, including elevated systolic blood pressure and increased risk for heart disease. Both loneliness and social isolation have been associated with an increased risk for coronary artery disease-associated death, even in middle-aged adults without a prior history of myocardial infarction (Heffner et al., 2011; Steptoe et al., 2013). Furthermore, research has shown that both loneliness and social isolation are independent risk… read more

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No one should ever be alone. Because of God we have him and we have others in this site. Thank you for whomever created this site.

Medicare Will Cover Wegovy(a Diet Drug) To Reduce Heart Disease Risk
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Medicare will cover Wegovy to reduce heart disease risk
Medicare will cover Wegovy to reduce heart disease risk
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You must decide your interests and do a little research. If better more affordable health care for patients is a goal there is usually a clear choice for every office. Participating in primaries and… read more

Baldness (male Pattern) And Heredity (grandfather) May Be Risk Factors For Early Heart Disease?
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Idk. I was the only one bald in my completely bald. My younger brother has that horseshoe thing. I love being bald

Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Here’s How It Impacts Heart Health
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“ CFS increases the risk of cardiovascular complications such as heart attacks, hypertension, arrhythmias, and metabolic syndrome. Early diagnosis and comprehensive management strategies are essential to mitigate these risks and improve the long-term prognosis for individuals with CFS.”

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Chicken / Egg? Fatigue due to a heart condition? Maybe tired as a result of work, stress, new physical demands, over doing it at something you enjoy? Don't worry! The medical/industrial complex will… read more

A Little Over 3 Years Ago I Was Diagnosed With A-Fib After Putting Off Testing Since I Had No Symptoms. NO SYMPTOMS At All.
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Heart Cath, stress tests, etc. Three different providers in same office put me on three different prescriptions, had cardio-version, electric paddles and I monitor with a Kardia-Mobile daily. No A-Fib since. Also monitor BP, heart rate and Oxygen level daily and all good. The side affects of the drugs present symptoms I NEVER exhibited before the drugs. I have often skipped the drugs and feel better? New Cardiologist I've seen one time. What are my chances of getting them to DC these drugs? I… read more

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Jim, I know folks believe doctors are always right. But sometimes not so much. Of course, I told the docs what wasn't working for me and what I was doing--and then I did what my body told me to do… read more

Has Anyone Tried Those Nitric Oxide Supplements? Effects Both Good Or Bad? L-argenine Produces Nitric Oxide.
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With Afib and trying to lower my cholesterol, and taking thinner, and bp meds wondering if since it helps to expand the blood flow, would this help in increasing chances of a blood clot moving or creating a blockage elsewhere?

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Thanks. I kinda knew all that info. I'm currently on eliquis, metoprolol and what I was asking, Since nitric oxide expands the veins and arteries to allow better blood flow. Wouldn't that allow a… read more

Can A Type Of Hear Disease Cause Pressure Behind The Eyes That Gets Worse When Standing And Moving? Which Type Of Heart Disease Causes This?
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I am getting a new valve placed in a couple of weeks. I am so excited to finally get this done. As far as what you can do is reduce stress and over activity. For me stress plays a big part in… read more

What Advice Would You Give To Some Recently Diagnosed With An Aortic Aneurysm?
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I am at 4.2 centimeters. Doctor said if it gets over 5.0 we'll talk options, most likely another open heart surgery. Until, we'll monitor it yearly. Not what I wanted to hear.

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Aim to keep your average blood pressure at 110/70. I've had measurements as large as 4.5 cm. I was diagnosed with an aortic root aneurysm in 2017 by CT Scan with contrast. Grateful to report that God… read more