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Different types of tachycardia

Different types of tachycardia

A rapid heartbeat may be due to supraventricular tachycardia or ventricular tachycardia. The former is usually harmless, while the latter is more serious and more likely to occur in older people with heart disease.

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Drug therapy needs time to treat heart-related chest pain

Drug therapy needs time to treat heart-related chest pain
Chest pain with exertion affects about one-quarter of people with stable coronary artery disease. A 2021 study found that these individuals can often eliminate their symptoms by following conservative drug therapy, without needing a stent or bypass surgery.
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Aerobic exercise helps hard-to-treat high blood pressure

Aerobic exercise helps hard-to-treat high blood pressure
Regular aerobic exercise such as walking and cycling may help people with resistant hypertension lower their blood pressure.
Read More about COVID-19 diagnosis raises risk of heart attack, stroke
COVID-19 diagnosis raises risk of heart attack, stroke

COVID-19 diagnosis raises risk of heart attack, stroke
A Swedish study suggests that risk of a heart attack or stroke at least triples in the week following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Diets rich in vitamin K linked to lower heart disease risk

Diets rich in vitamin K linked to lower heart disease risk
Diets rich in vitamin K, especially the kind found in green leafy vegetables and vegetable oils, are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The danger of a

The danger of a "silent" heart attack
So-called silent heart attacks (marked by unexplained weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, or nausea) often go unrecognized. But they may be almost as concerning as regular heart attacks and have been linked to a higher risk of stroke. Some of this heightened stroke risk stems from shared risk factors, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol levels. But heart attacks can also damage the heart’s lower chambers. This may prevent the heart from contracting normally, which can lead to formation of a clot that then travels to the brain, causing a stroke.
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From the wrist to the heart: A safer route for angioplasty?

From the wrist to the heart: A safer route for angioplasty?
At least half of all artery-opening angioplasties done in the United States now begin at the wrist instead of the top of the thigh. The wrist (or transradial) approach is easier on patients, safer, and less expensive. After the procedure, people can sit up right away instead of lying flat for several hours, and they are much less likely to experience bleeding, including serious bleeding in the abdomen. The lower complication rates mean people can leave the hospital sooner, which translates to decreased costs.
Read More about Post-traumatic stress disorder: When fear strikes the heart
Post-traumatic stress disorder: When fear strikes the heart

Post-traumatic stress disorder: When fear strikes the heart
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be triggered by many harrowing events, including serious car accidents, violent personal trauma, and military combat. Over a lifetime, about 8% of adults develop PTSD, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Many factors closely linked to heart disease—such as smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes—are also common in people with PTSD, so untangling the true nature of the association has proven challenging. But repeated, long-term stress can increase blood pressure, heart rate, and inflammation, all of which can encourage clogged heart arteries. Ongoing research looking at the genetics and epidemiology of PTSD, cardiovascular disease, and their shared, related risks is under way.
Read More about Fruit of the month: Pears
Fruit of the month: Pears

Fruit of the month: Pears
Pears are a good source of fiber and several beneficial plant compounds (phytochemicals), including catechins. Also found in apples and cocoa, catechins may help lower blood pressure, improve blood vessel health, and discourage blood clots.
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What’s your daily budget for saturated fat?

What’s your daily budget for saturated fat?
To help prevent high LDL cholesterol, experts recommend limiting saturated fat to 7% of total daily calories. Changes such as avoiding red and processed meats, cheese, and other full-fat dairy products can help. People can look up the saturated fat content of foods with free apps such as Lose It! or MyFitnessPal. To replace lost calories, the best choices are unsaturated fats such as liquid vegetable oils from vegetables, nuts, and seeds, as well as avocados, nuts, and nut butters.
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