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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Physical activity improves quality of life. American Heart Association, Inc.

Do you want to add years to your life? Or life to your years?
Feeling your best boosts your zeal for life!
The American Heart Association recommends 30-minutes of moderate activity, but three 10-minute periods of activity are almost as beneficial to your overall fitness as one 30-minute session. This is achievable! Physical activity may also help encourage you to spend some time outdoors. Sunlight on your skin helps your body produce vitamin D, which brings many added health benefits.
Here are some reasons why physical activity is proven to improve both mental and physical health.
Physical activity boosts mental wellness.
Regular physical activity can relieve tension, anxiety, depression and anger. You may not only notice a "feel good sensation" immediately following your physical activity, but most people also note an improvement in general well-being over time during the weeks and months as physical activity becomes a part of your routine.
Exercise increases the flow of oxygen which directly effects the brain. Your mental acuity and memory can be improved with physical activity.
Physical activity improves physical wellness.

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

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Expand+Dronedarone for atrial fibrillation: How does it compare with amiodarone? CCJM: http://www.ccjm.org/content/78/3/179

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Monday 3/21 @ 12 noon EST - Ask doctor questions about atrial fibrillation (#afib) and other abnormal #heart beats. Register @ bit.ly/9Ei0Nj

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Post-Stroke Depression Threatens Independence

The researchers examined data on 367 survivors of ischemic stroke, the type of stroke caused by a blood clot. The patients had an average age of 62, with no impairments in thinking or severe language problems.

One month after suffering strokes, 174 of the survivors were diagnosed with post-stroke depression.

The survivors’ level of independence was rated using a zero to five scale, with five representing the most severely dependent and disabled.

Three months later, 20% or 72 of the participants were considered dependent, scoring a level three or higher. But 80%, or 295 of the participants, were considered independent.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Sleep deprivation 'can cause strokes' | News | Nursing Times

Stroke or heart disease susceptibility is dependant on how much you sleep you get, a new study has suggested.

A Warwick Medical School study has discovered that prolonged sleep deprivation can have a seriously adverse effect on cardiac health.
The research team linked a lack of sleep to strokes, heart attacks and cardiovascular disorders which can often cause early death.
Professor Cappuccio and co-author Dr Michelle Miller examined evidence from more than 470,000 participants across eight countries, including Japan, the US, Sweden and the UK.
Professor Francesco Cappuccio said: “If you sleep less than six hours per night and have disturbed sleep you stand a 48% greater chance of developing or dying from heart disease and a 15% greater chance of developing or dying from a stroke.
“The trend for late nights and early mornings is actually a ticking time bomb for our health so you need to act now to reduce your risk of developing these life-threatening conditions.”
Dr Miller added chronic short sleep produces hormones and chemicals in the body, which increases the risk of developing heart disease and strokes, plus other conditions such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes and obesity.
Cappuccio F, et al. Sleep duration predicts cardiovascular outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. European Heart Journal, Advance access.

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Monday, February 28, 2011

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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Practice Guidelines: Managing Chronic Heart Failure - Mosby' s Nursing Suite

With the U.S. population aging, chronic heart failure is on the rise. Now healthcare professionals must diagnose and manage this complex, life-threatening syndrome more effectively than ever. To help, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association provide complete practice guidelines for the four stages of heart failure.
The American Heart Association has identified these four stages of heart failure (HF), which complement the NYHA classifications:
Stage A: At high risk for HF but no structural heart disease or HF symptoms
Stage B: Structural heart disease but no HF signs or symptoms
Stage C: Structural heart disease and prior or current HF symptoms
Stage D: Refractory HF that requires specialized interventions
According to the guidelines, possibly the most effective and least followed general measures are close attention and follow-up. These require regular assessment, patient teaching, monitoring of adherence to the plan of care, and evaluation of the patient’s response. To help you and your colleagues align your practice with current guidelines, the following list summarizes teaching for patients with Stage C heart failure.

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

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Cardiovascular disease (also called heart disease) comes in many forms and is the number one cause of death in the United States. The most common cause of heart disease is coronary artery disease (the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart).
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Sunday, December 12, 2010

PT Perspective: Heart Disease in Women - Overshadowed and Understated|putmebacktogether.com

It’s good to be informed. As PTs, I’d add that it’s our responsibility to inform ourselves then to pass on the information to patients. I’ve come across many women, patients, and co-workers who recognize the dangers of breast cancer and the necessity of research to cure it.

Clearly, breast cancer is serious business and the stats are grim. The lifetime prevalence: 1 in 8; number of deaths per year: 40,000.

But consider this. Lung cancer claims 70,000 women a year which is more than breast, ovarian and uterine cancers combined. Of those diagnosed with lung cancer, only 1 in 8 survives. The public consciousness seems misinformed on this.

Heart disease is another poorly understood killer. Every year, heart disease claims the lives of 500,000 women. That’s 1000% more deaths than breast cancer. People seem to think breast cancer is the biggest monster out there gobbling up women’s lives while the real boogey man disease lives in virtual anonymity.

Why does this happen? Why would such a big problem get such short shrift? Part of the problem is the stereotype that only type A men get heart attacks. The fact is heart disease doesn’t dabble in gender politics. Whether you’re from Venus or Mars, the odds are pretty even.

If you’re a woman, your sirens should be ringing (blaring stridently; in fact), particularly if you have a family history, like to wash down your corn-fed Angus cuts with a keg of beer, and exercise by walking from the couch to the kitchen during commercial breaks. If this describes you or your patients, beware, but don’t despair.

Giving up leads to paralysis and paralysis doesn’t help. What does help is information (keeping in mind that the step after information is informed action). Unlike breast cancer which is largely genetic and difficult to prevent (if such as word even applies), heart disease responds to the following life-saving changes:

Smoking cessation

A well-balanced diet, low in saturated and trans fat

Regular exercise

Weight loss

Stress reduction

Social support

Decreased alcohol consumption

Those who campaign against breast cancer do a wonderful job of raising awareness about a terrible disease. We should applaud these efforts and replicate them with heart disease, spreading the word the way rumors spread in the girl’s middle school bathrooms across America. First whispered conspiratorially, the message gets passed on via three very simple words: “Pass it on!”

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Monday, November 15, 2010

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The Australasian Board Of Cardiovascular Perfusion was established pursuant to the Rules of the Australasian Society of Cardio-Vascular Perfusionists Incorporated, now ANZCP. The Board therefore forms part of the incorporated association and has no separate legal existence outside the College. The Board is required to establish and support the credentialing process

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Physical activity improves quality of life. American Heart Association, Inc.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Post-Stroke Depression Threatens Independence

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Sleep deprivation 'can cause strokes' | News | Nursing Times

Monday, February 28, 2011

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?

Practice Guidelines: Managing Chronic Heart Failure - Mosby' s Nursing Suite

Saturday, February 19, 2011

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

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Monday, November 15, 2010

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