In a nutshell This study looked at if having coronary artery disease hinders recovery following partial liver removal (hepatectomy). Some background Coronary artery disease refers to a condition caused by the narrowing of blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. Coronary artery disease can be caused by...
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Movember — Mo than just a Mustache
“Chasing the Face of Men’s Health**” On your mark, get set, grow face hair grow…but only on the upper lip! The Mo, Australian for mustache, is taking over the faces of men worldwide. Started from a fashion discussion among a couple of guys in a bar in Australia, the fundraiser has really taken off. But where does all the money from this...
Read MoreCan music improve stress, anxiety and overall health in patients with coronary heart disease?
In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect that listening to music has on stress and health in patients with coronary heart disease. Some background Coronary heart disease is a heart disorder caused by narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Blood vessels become blocked due to a buildup...
Read MoreDo cholesterol-lowering drugs increase diabetes risk?
In a nutshell This study compared the benefits and risks of cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, on reducing heart problems and increasing the occurrence of diabetes. Some background Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar mainly due to the body not producing the sugar-lowering...
Read MoreWhich statin is better: simvastatin or pitavastatin?
In a nutshell This study compared the effect of pitavastatin and simvastatin on reducing cholesterol in patients at high risk of coronary heart disease. Some background Coronary heart disease refers to narrowing of blood vessels that supply the heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. It is caused by a build up of the fatty...
Read MoreEat your way to a healthy heart by reducing salt and increasing potassium
In a nutshell This study reviewed the effect of dietary intake of salt and potassium on blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. Some background Many studies have linked high dietary salt intake with high blood pressure and reduced cardiovascular (heart) health. Salt causes kidneys to hold onto...
Read MoreCan walking help prolong your life despite cardiovascular disease?
In a nutshell This study looked at how effective regular physical exercise is in reducing mortality caused by cardiovascular disease and mortality in general. Some background It is widely accepted that increasing physical activity is good for health, particularly for the heart. Physical activity helps to manage weight and reduce the risk of...
Read MoreClampless off-pump heart surgery reduces stroke in patients with coronary artery disease.
In a nutshell This study compared the effect of two different heart surgery techniques on reducing stroke and other complications among patients with coronary artery disease. Some background The heart supplies blood to the entire body, but it also needs to receive its own blood supply to function. The arteries that supply the heart with...
Read MoreCan a simple kidney test tell if you are at risk of coronary heart disease?
In a nutshell This study investigated whether poor kidney function increases the risk of coronary heart disease and predicts coronary heart disease progression. Some background Coronary heart disease refers to a condition caused by the narrowing of blood vessels that supply the heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. There are...
Read MoreSitting down for more than 10 hours a day? Could this lead to cardiovascular disease?
In a nutshell This study looked at if sitting down for prolonged periods of time and lack of physical activity are associated with cardiovascular disease. Some background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a heart disorder caused by narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. The disease can be prevented or...
Read MoreCarvedilol and metoprolol are equally as effective at reducing mortality in heart failure patients
In a nutshell This study evaluated whether differences exist in carvedilol (Coreg) or metoprolol (Lopressor) treatment for high blood pressure. Some background Heart failure occurs when the heart does not pump enough blood around the body. It is commonly caused by high blood pressure which can leave the heart too weak to pump blood...
Read MoreWhat’s Up With All The Spoons? Spoonies
Being a Spoonie You may not know it but if you are a patient with a chronic illness, you may be a spoonie. In 2010 Christine Miserandino wrote a post called The Spoon Theory. In the post, Christine describes explaining to her best friend what it really feels like to live with Lupus. She asks her friend to hold 12 spoons and tells her that the spoons are...
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