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Handling Heat On Blood Pressure Medication: Your Summer Health Guide
Conclusion Summing it up, individuals taking blood pressure medication must be cautious during the hot weather season. Heat exposure can significantly impact blood pressure and may amplify the effects of medication, leading to potentially harmful health conditions. These risks, however, can be managed with the right precautions such as staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, and planning outdoor activities during cooler times of the day. Importantly, each person’s response to heat and medication varies. Hence, a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t ideal. Your healthcare provider is an invaluable resourc...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 26, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Potassium: The Silent Ally In Your Battle With Hypertension
Conclusion: Balancing Potassium Intake As Part Of An Overall Healthy Lifestyle While elevating your potassium intake can be instrumental in your battle against high blood pressure, it’s essential to remember that it’s part of a broader health strategy. There’s no magic bullet in managing blood pressure. A symphony of lifestyle adjustments working in harmony is what lays the groundwork for victory. Eating an overall healthy diet, limiting your sodium intake, getting regular exercise, and quitting smoking if needed – all these factors dance hand in hand with your potassium intake. These habits f...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 26, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Can You Consume High-Sodium Foods With Hypertension?
Conclusion The topic of hypertension and high-sodium food consumption presents a nutritional challenge. While research confirms the link between high-sodium foods and increased blood pressure, managing sodium intake is a realistic goal for individuals with hypertension. With the right strategies and active engagement with healthcare providers, it’s possible to navigate the dietary minefield and maintain a balanced, health-supportive diet. Read also: Best Foods, Herbs And Spices To Lower Blood Pressure Reference Association of urinary sodium and potassium excretion with blood pressure. Published by Jo...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 15, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Nocturnal Hypertension Unveiled: Protect Your Health While You Sleep
Is your blood pressure working the night shift? Let’s decode the mysteries of nocturnal hypertension together – from its symptoms and causes, to diagnosis and effective management. Sleep peacefully with our handy guide! Quick Summary Nocturnal Hypertension refers to high blood pressure that occurs at night, usually when blood pressure should naturally dip due to the circadian rhythm. Risk factors for nocturnal hypertension include conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, kidney disease, and lifestyle factors like high salt intake and lack of adequate sleep. Diagnosis and management of nocturna...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 3, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Pencil-on-Paper Wearable Sensor
Researchers at Penn State have developed a low-cost, wearable sensor using pencil-on-paper technology. This approach involves depositing graphite (pencil ‘lead’) on paper that has been treated with sodium chloride, to create a conductive, low-cos...
Source: Medgadget - June 1, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Cardiology Diagnostics Materials PennState Source Type: blogs

Fight Aging! Newsletter, March 20th 2023
This study also provides the potential for de novo generation of complex organs in vivo. T Cells May Play a Role in the Brain Inflammation Characteristic of Neurodegenerative Conditions https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/03/t-cells-may-play-a-role-in-the-brain-inflammation-characteristic-of-neurodegenerative-conditions/ Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of neurodegenerative condition, are characterized by chronic inflammation in brain tissue. Unresolved inflammatory signaling is disruptive of tissue structure and function. Here, researchers provide evidence for T cells to become involved in this...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 19, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs

Can dark chocolates keep heart disease away? Cardiology Basics
A study published in ‘Circulation’ – the flagship journal of American Heart Association, suggested that eating dark chocolate can decrease your risk for myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction is usually due to a coronary obstruction, though there are other varieties as well, according to the Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction. High oxidative stress and limited availability of antioxidants can cause endothelial damage in the arteries, leading to increased chances for a thrombosis. Dark chocolates (which contain 70% cocoa) have lots of flavonoids – potent antioxidants which helps to overcome the oxi...
Source: Cardiophile MD - October 24, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs

How to control hypertension without medications? Cardiology Basics
Non-pharmacological approaches to control hypertension are essential even in those who do need medications for control of hypertension. In those with newly detected mild degrees of hypertension, non-pharmacological methods will be more acceptable and often all that is needed for control of hypertension. Adding non-pharmacological measures to medications, will increase compliance as the individual gets a hope that there is a chance to get off medication. One simple way to control hypertension is by reducing extra weight. Roughly the blood pressure might come down 1 mm Hg for every kilogram of weight reduction. Generally, a...
Source: Cardiophile MD - October 12, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs

Weekly Overseas Health IT Links –27th August 2022.
In this study, researchers gathered a diverse group of participants; 43 percent were Black, and 68 percent were women. They also considered factors such as age and insurance status when drawing conclusions.The study occurred through a clinical trial, where all participants were randomly assigned to have their next visit occur through either phone or video-based platforms. The central unit of measurement was visit satisfaction rate, reported on a ten-point scale. Researchers noted noninferiority data based on whether patient satisfaction between the telehealth methods exceeded a -15 percent margin.-----https://www.theverge....
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - August 27, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Important aspects in the management of neurocardiogenic syncope
Neurocardiogenic syncope is the most common cause of syncope. Initial measures in management include lifestyle modifications, increasing the fluid and salt intake and education about physical counterpressure methods. Pharmacological measures may be tried next. Pacemaker implantation has been tried in those with predominantly cardioinhibitory syncope [1]. Physical counterpressure measures are movements like leg crossing and hand gripping which may prevent loss of consciousness in those who feel the presyncopal symptoms. These measures increase the systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure to counter the vasodepressiv...
Source: Cardiophile MD - November 20, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs

Reflections on HLTH2021: The Lens of the Patient and Carepartner
By GRACE CORDOVANO Attending HLTH 2021 in-person in Boston solidified that there is no comparison between attending live vs. virtual conferences.  While content and presentations can be solid both virtually or in-person, it is the energy of the connections that are made between scheduled presentations and the conversations that are shared throughout that move the needle. Kudos to the organizers of HLTH 2021 for prioritizing the safety of all in-person attendees with COVID-19 vaccination requirements, proof of negative PCR testing within 3 days of arrival, and mask requirements on-site. After reflecting on all th...
Source: The Health Care Blog - November 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Health Tech Grace Cordovano HLTH Patient advocates patient centered innovation Source Type: blogs

Dark Chocolates and the Heart
Are dark chocolates good for the heart? A study published in Circulation suggests that eating dark chocolate can improve coronary vasomotion and reduce platelet reactivity [1]. Dark chocolates which contain 70% cocoa have lots of flavonoids – potent antioxidants which helps to overcome the oxidative stress. They also decrease the activation of blood platelets responsible for thrombosis. High oxidative stress and limited availability of antioxidants can cause endothelial damage in the arteries, leading to increased chances for a thrombosis. Flavonoid rich dark chocolate has the potential for a beneficial effect on graft ...
Source: Cardiophile MD - September 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Cardiology Source Type: blogs

Defining Hypertension : Why we remain in “ Status confusious ” despite 50 years of clinical trials ?
Next to the atmospheric pressure, the most curious pressure to understand is stored within human blood. Yes, it is the “blood pressure”, fondly referred to as BP by both physicians and patients. (When worried men & women visit us and say, that they are suffering from BP, please make it a point to clarify, BP is a sign of existence of life, rather than a dreaded pathology )  Why should blood have pressure? BP is lateral pressure exerted by flowing blood on the vessel wall (or is it the propelling pressure head ? It is to be noted, cuff pressure doesn’t measure this !) BP is generated by the heart in...
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - May 8, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: dr s venkatesan Tags: Hypertension 2013 STEMI AHA ACC Guidelines blood pressure lowering treatment trialist collaboration hypertension and dyslipidemia Hypertension current guidelines jnc 6 7 8 hypertesnion Lancet BP LTT trial LDL vs diastolic BP vs fasting blood Source Type: blogs

A 58 year old collapses in the hot sun
A 58 yo male was out working in the hot sun for 2-3 hours. He stated he almost passed out, and bystanders called 911. They give him water with salt, as he thought he was dehydrated.When medics arrived, he was alert, sweating, and felt weak.  He walked to the ambulance for evaluation.  He denied headache, chest pain, nausea / vomiting and dyspnea. He had no cardiac history, meds, or risk factors. Vitals were obtained, and placed on cardiac monitor, including this 12 lead prehospital ECG: QTc =  320 ms; (QTc = 374 ms)The computer measures the ST Elevation at the J-point for you.Here it is 4.08 mm in ...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs

Podcast: Debating ‘ Anti-Psychiatry ’ Advocacy
Conclusion, do not visit cardiologists. They will give you heart attacks. No, that’s ridiculous. It’s so mind blowing that anyone even said this, right? It’s just ugh. Obviously, people who are extremely sick and who are at risk of killing themselves get psychiatric care. No kidding. So, yeah, this is, in fact, very dangerous. Gabe: The word bullshit is not big enough. This is the literal equivalent of me saying that I looked at fifty thousand people who went to the hospital in the last year. And you were much more likely to die if you had a hospital admission. Now, I’m talking physical health now. ...
Source: World of Psychology - July 14, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: General Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Psychiatry Treatment Source Type: blogs