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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Does screening and treating high cholesterol save money? KevinMD.com

by Richard Young, MD
A commenter (I believe a physician) on one of my posts wrote the following: “I can prevent heart attacks and strokes (caused by atherosclerosis – “blockage”) in people (minimal cost) who have no symptoms. If I wait for their heart attack or stroke – it costs a whole lot more.”
The implication is that screening and treating high cholesterol saves money in the long run. Unfortunately, the truth is the opposite. This is an extremely common misconception among most people in healthcare, physicians included. Therefore the American people believe the same thing.
If I give a person a pneumonia shot and that person lives the rest of her life never catching pneumonia, then there is a fair chance I prevented a case of pneumonia. On the other hand, she may not have ever gotten pneumonia any way, therefore the shot was useless. There’s no way to sort that out, but classifying a vaccine as preventing a disease is certainly fair.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

What to Do During a Heart Attack | Heart Attack Information for Women

Heart Attack Action Plan

Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.

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Women who call their own doctor before calling 9-1-1 take twice as long to get life-saving treatment.

Calling 9-1-1 is the best and fastest way to get to the hospital. When you notice heart attack symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately (within five minutes at most). If you call 9-1-1, emergency medical personnel can begin life-saving treatment right away, even before you get to the hospital. Don't drive yourself or have someone drive you unless you have no other choice.
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Heart attack patients who arrive by ambulance tend to be treated faster once they get to the hospital, and every minute counts.

If you try to drive yourself, you could get stuck in traffic or pass out and cause an accident.

Calling your own doctor before calling 9-1-1 only causes delays.

Common problems soon after a heart attack include arrhythmia (a problem with the heart's rhythm that can be caused by damage during a heart attack) and cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating). Emergency medical personnel have the equipment and training to deal with these problems and make sure you get to the hospital safely.

Talk to the 9-1-1 operator and follow their instructions.

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The ambulance can find you whether you call 9-1-1 from a land line or your cell phone. If they're equally close, use the land line.

Try not to panic. Take long, deep breaths, stay calm, and speak slowly and clearly. The dispatcher will ask for your name, where you are, and what is wrong. Say: "I think I am having a heart attack." Stay on the line until you are sure the operator has all the information they need.

The 9-1-1 operator may tell you to chew and swallow an aspirin if you are not allergic and don't have any other medical reason not to take it. Never delay calling 9-1-1 to take an aspirin.

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Monday, February 28, 2011

Coffee, sex, smog can all trigger heart attack, study finds, USAToday

A major analysis of data on potential triggers for heart attacks finds that many of the substances and activities Americans indulge in every day — coffee, alcohol, sex, even breathing — can all help spur an attack.

Because so many people are exposed to dirty air, air pollution while stuck in traffic topped the list of potential heart attack triggers, with the researchers pegging 7.4% of heart attacks to roadway smog.
But coffee was also linked to 5% of attacks, booze to another 5%, and pot smoking to just under 1%, the European researchers found.
Among everyday activities, exerting yourself physically was linked to 6.2% of heart attacks, indulging in a heavy meal was estimated to trigger 2.7%, and sex was linked to 2.2%.
The researchers stressed that the risk for heart attack from any one of these factors to a particular person at any given time is extremely small. But spread out over the population, they can add up

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Prevention.com - 28 Days to a Healthier Heart - Prevention

Did you know that more than 41 million women in America have heart disease? And that more women than men will die from it? In fact, it’s the leading health problem that kills women (not cancer—a common myth).
But the good news is that just five lifestyle guidelines—moderate alcohol, a healthy diet, daily exercise, normal body weight, and not smoking—can cut your heart attack risk by a whopping 92%, according to a Swedish study of more than 24,000 women. Incorporating just the first two into your routine cuts your risk by more than half.
The 28 tips that follow are designed to help you get started. Try one a day for a month, and then stick with as many as you can for the long haul.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Myths About Heart Disease - Nursing Link

Anita Manning | USA TODAY

February 01, 2011

Imagine hearing news of a catastrophe causing the deaths of 2,200 Americans every day — an average of one every 39 seconds.

A plague? Nuclear fallout?

It’s heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and circulatory system. The No. 1 killer stalking the world, cardiovascular diseases cause more deaths than all forms of cancer combined.

It’s an equal-opportunity destroyer, although it does have a preference for people of color and those over 65. But no age, race or economic class is immune.

“There’s a lack of awareness of what ideal cardiovascular health really is,” says Ralph Sacco, president of the American Heart Association. While 35% of people surveyed say they’re in good health, when quizzed about seven major health factors — diet, activity level, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, blood sugar and smoking status — only about half of 1% hit all the targets for good health, he says. “People think they’re healthier than they are,” he says, making it less likely that they’ll take steps to reduce their heart risks.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

CDC Features - February is American Heart Month

About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2010, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 had a recurrent attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.¹

The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have survived a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of another heart attack or a stroke in the future. For more information on heart disease and stroke, visit CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.

Diseases and Conditions That Put Your Heart at Risk

Other conditions that affect your heart or increase your risk of death or disability include arrhythmia, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). High cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and secondhand smoke are also risk factors associated with heart disease. For a full list of diseases and conditions along with risk factors and other health information associated with heart disease, visit the American Heart Association.

Know Your Signs and Symptoms

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense; however, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Does screening and treating high cholesterol save money? KevinMD.com

Thursday, March 10, 2011

What to Do During a Heart Attack | Heart Attack Information for Women

Heart Attack Action Plan

Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.

Did you know?

Talk to the 9-1-1 operator and follow their instructions.

Did you know?

Monday, February 28, 2011

Coffee, sex, smog can all trigger heart attack, study finds, USAToday

Prevention.com - 28 Days to a Healthier Heart - Prevention

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Myths About Heart Disease - Nursing Link

Do Registered Nurses Need a BSN?

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

CDC Features - February is American Heart Month

Diseases and Conditions That Put Your Heart at Risk

Know Your Signs and Symptoms

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