Tag: cardiology
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You Can’t Out-Gym an Unhealthy Life: A Cardiologist Warns Against The Daily Grind Killing Your Heart
Introduction: The Hidden Heart Risks Behind a Busy Lifestyle When people lace up for a morning run or plan a colorful salad, they often assume those steps are enough to keep their hearts healthy. But a growing chorus of cardiovascular experts argues that a fast-paced, stressful lifestyle — even one that includes regular exercise and…
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You Can’t Out-Gym an Unhealthy Life: Why Daily Grind May Harm the Heart Even with Exercise and Salads
Introduction: The Hidden Heart Risks in a Busy Modern Life Many of us swap long workdays for quick workouts and sprinkle in greens to feel virtuous about our health. But a warning from a leading U.S. cardiologist suggests that this well-intentioned routine may not be enough to protect the heart. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, known to…
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Cardiologist warns how your daily ‘grind’ may be killing your heart despite exercise and salads
Why a Healthy Salad and Daily Exercise Aren’t Enough When you picture a heart-healthy routine, you might imagine brisk workouts, colorful salads, and a consistent morning jog. Yet a growing body of expert opinion suggests this isn’t the full picture. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a U.S.-based cardiologist known to followers as @heart_transplant_doc, warns that even the…
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What Melatonin Might Reveal About Your Heart Health
Understanding the Link Between Melatonin and Heart Health Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleep aid used by millions to regulate sleep cycles. While it is generally considered safe for short-term use, recent research has sparked questions about what prolonged use could signal about underlying health issues—especially when it comes to the heart. This article examines…
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Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks — and why that shouldn’t put you off riding
Understanding the paradox: great shape, hidden risks Exercise is a powerful medicine, especially for staying healthy as we age. For many older adults, cycling offers cardio fitness, joint protection, and mental well-being. Yet, when cycling is pursued at high intensity for many years, the heart can bear hidden strains. This isn’t a reason to abandon…
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Heart Health: What the New Study Reveals
Overview: CSU and Cardiovascular Risk Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is more than a skin condition. Recent research has highlighted a potential link between CSU and an elevated risk of several cardiovascular diseases. While CSU is primarily characterized by recurrent hives and itching lasting six weeks or longer, the inflammatory processes behind CSU may extend beyond…
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Prolonged IABP Support Reverses Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Before Heart Transplant: A Case Report
Abstract Severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) in end-stage heart failure poses a critical challenge for heart transplantation. This case documents how prolonged intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support reversed high pulmonary pressures, enabling successful transplantation and favorable recovery. The findings underscore the potential of IABP as a bridge-to-transplant strategy in selected patients with left-heart–related PH. Clinical Presentation…
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Waiting for Cardiology Care: The Hidden Fear Behind Delayed Heart Health
Introduction: The human cost of waiting for heart care For Scott McKenna, a routine heart check became a seven-year surprise: a diagnosis of heart failure arrived only after years of chest pain, breathlessness, and swelling. Now 58 and living in Scarborough, he faces the prospect of another year before he can see a hospital cardiologist.…
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Cardiology Wait Times: Living with Heart Failure in Limbo
Patients wait for cardiology care amid growing concerns For people with heart conditions, timely access to cardiology specialists isn’t a luxury—it’s a matter of health and peace of mind. The case of 58-year-old Scott McKenna, who learned seven years after first experiencing chest pain that he has heart failure, highlights the emotional and physical toll…
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Cardiology Waiting Times Raise Fear of Heart Attack
Overview: Waiting for Cardiology Care Takes a Toll For many patients with heart concerns, delays in seeing a cardiologist mean more than just longer to-do lists and medical forms — they carry real, frightening consequences for wellbeing. In Scarborough, 58-year-old Scott McKenna describes his seven-year journey to a heart failure diagnosis as a period of…