Tag: cardiology
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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…
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Walk Daily to Cut Your Health Risks in Half, Says a Cardiologist
Movement Is Medicine: The Case for Daily walking Could a simple daily habit be the key to a longer, healthier life? According to Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, yes. The most powerful anti-ageing tool isn’t a pill or a device; it’s the way you move. Daily movement—whether…
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Walk This Much Every Day to Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
The Power of Daily Movement Move your body today to protect your future. Daily movement is not a trendy fitness hack but nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool, according to US-based cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. He explains that engaging the muscles, heart, and lungs through simple activities—especially walking—can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases by…
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Genetic study flags ethnicity-specific mutations in Chinese hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients
Breakthrough study sheds light on the genetic landscape of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Chinese patients Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people and a condition shaped in large part by genetic variants in sarcomere-related genes. While much of the existing research has focused on European populations, a groundbreaking cross-sectional…
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Does smoking raise blood pressure? Urine tests reveal the link
New evidence links smoking to higher blood pressure Smokers have long been warned about heart health risks, but a fresh analysis adds a clearer knot to the puzzle: smoking itself is associated with higher blood pressure. The study, led by Dr. Setor K. Kunutsor, Professor and Evelyn Wyrzykowski Research Chair in Cardiology at the University…
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Smoking and Blood Pressure: What Urine Tests Reveal About Risk
New evidence links smoking to higher blood pressure Smokers may face an elevated risk of high blood pressure beyond the well-known harms to heart health. A contemporary analysis suggests that smoking is not just part of a broader cluster of risky behaviors but may independently raise blood pressure. The study underscores a clearer signal when…
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New Horizons in Heart Failure Treatment: Clinician Education
Introduction: A new ACC program to elevate heart failure care The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is launching Transformation of HF Care: New Horizons in Treatment, an 18-month education program designed to equip clinicians with the latest advances in heart failure (HF) management. The initiative seeks to bridge gaps between evolving research and everyday practice,…
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Walking 30 Minutes a Day: A Heart-Healthy, Life-Changing Habit
Why 30 Minutes of Walking Matters for Your Heart Cardiologists agree that a daily walk of about 30 minutes is one of the most powerful and accessible habits for protecting heart health. It’s not just about burning calories; walking strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and helps keep blood pressure in check. In a world where…