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Fit for You: May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 Did you know that more than one out of every 10 Americans has high blood pressure? Many of those who have high blood pressure do not know it. Read More
The often-ignored warning signs of a mini-stroke Published: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: How can a person know if they’ve had a stroke? My 70-year-old husband had a spell a few weeks ago where he suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble talking and walking because his left side went numb, but it went away after a few minutes and he feels fine now. -- Seem Fine... Read More
Unnecessary testing harmful, boosts costs Published: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 Frequently, I see asymptomatic patients who report a "clean bill of health" from their cardiologists. Their electrocardiogram, stress test, echocardiogram and CT scan of the heart are normal. Occasionally, these patients are being screened because they have a known coronary artery disease. But quite frequently,... Read More
Heart attack fatalities down 63 percent in a decade Published: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 There has been much good news about heart attacks in recent years. From 2000 to 2010, the number of heart attacks decreased by 27 percent and encouragingly, fatalities fell by 63 percent. While the benefits have been seen at every age, in every ethnic and racial group and in both sexes, declines have been far... Read More
High blood pressure kills silently, worsens with age Published: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular and kidney disease. In the United States, 30 percent of the entire population over the age of 18 has hypertension as defined by a top or systolic pressure above 140 or a bottom or diastolic pressure above 90. The... Read More
Post 50, annual exams and select screenings are crucial Published: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 If you are over 50, it is time to have an annual physical. At an earlier age, provided there are no known medical conditions, a screening every two to three years may be adequate. Not every 50-year-old receives an annual physical, and when they do, they often receive more testing than needed. It is... Read More
Medicare's new prevention benefits Published: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 A champagne toast and a romantic kiss are New Year's Eve traditions for many, but when the celebrations end, it’s time to start a new tradition and see your health care provider for preventive services and screenings. Last year, Medicare marked an important milestone when, thanks to the health reform law, it... Read More
Don't wait for symptoms, ask about PAD now Published: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 One out of every 20 Americans over age 50 is diagnosed with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). The worst part of this reality is that most people with PAD don't experience any symptoms. PAD is dangerous, especially when there are no warning signs. Peripheral Arterial Disease is a progressive disease commonly... Read More
Men: Are you at a greater risk of heart attack? Published: Wed, Sep 14, 2011 It's well known that more men have heart attacks than women, but many men don't think about their cardiac health until there's a problem. To further complicate matters, cardiologists can't diagnose heart disease until the condition is advanced enough to cause high cholesterol or a blockage -- problems that... Read More
A hidden warning sign for heart attack and stroke Published: Tue, Aug 23, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior, I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose some weight but I've been having some problems with my legs hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I stop. I thought it was just the fact that I am 63, but my friend was telling me about a leg vein disease called PAD and... Read More
Profit pummels people in heart care priorities Published: Tue, Aug 16, 2011 An investigation by Consumer Reports Health reveals that the practice of healing hearts has become a moneymaking machine that too often favors profits over science. The marketing of high-tech cardiac screening is pervasive, according to the report, and is being promoted by some hospitals, medical centers and other... Read More
Smoking can be dangerous in many areas Published: Tue, Jul 26, 2011 In addition to cancer, smoking causes strokes. The Society for Vascular Surgery wants people to know that smoking has a tremendous impact on arteries. Smoking cessation is one of the best things you can do for your arterial system. Read More
Aspirin can improve your vascular health Published: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 A low dose (81 milligrams) of enteric-coated baby aspirin has been shown to reduce the rate of heart attacks and strokes in patients with vascular disease by approximately 25 percent. In addition, some researchers suggest taking a low dose aspirin daily has numerous other benefits for patients, including reducing... Read More
Clots generally are unexpected dangers within your heart Published: Mon, Jun 6, 2011 According to Dr. Donald Porter, a pulmonary specialist with Presbyterian Medical Group in Albuquerque, it's not uncommon that seemingly healthy people find themselves in potentially life-threatening situations caused by blood clots. Read More
Tests for Heart Disease are Sometimes Too Invasive Updated: Fri, Mar 4, 2011 February was American Heart Month, which brought much needed attention to the No. 1 killer of Americans — heart disease. While treatment for heart disease can be extremely effective, prevention and early detection are the keys to long-term heart health. Everyone must take time to consider his or her risks for... Read More
Study: Cardiovascular disease costs will triple by 2030 Published: Tue, Jan 25, 2011 According to a study published Monday in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, the annual cost to treat heart disease — including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke and other conditions — will triple by 2030, from $273 billion to $818 billion (in 2008 dollars).... Read More
Lifelong Health: Immediate Treatment is Crucial in Stroke Care Published: Sat, Jan 22, 2011 If diagnosed with a stroke, it is important to get to the hospital immediately. If it's caused by a blood clot, immediate treatment with the drug tissue-type plasminogen activator (TPA) can dissolve the clot, leading to an improved prognosis and less long-term disabilities. Once reaching the emergency room, a CT... Read More
Patients Need to Know Angioplasty's Benefits Published: Thu, Sep 30, 2010 In the most recent Annals of Internal Medicine, research shows that 88 percent of patients with known coronary artery disease undergoing a coronary angiogram and possible angioplasty believe that the latter procedure will prevent a heart attack. Eighty-two percent of patients believe it will prevent death from a... Read More
Study: CT Scan Overuse Linked To Cancer Threat Published: Thu, Jul 15, 2010 Without question, the development of the CT scan was one of the biggest breakthroughs in 20th-century medicine. This test has allowed diagnosticians to examine every internal organ in the finest detail. The tiniest tumors can be identified, hemorrhages in the brain recognized early, and problems in bones and joints... Read More
Stopping or Not Filling Prescription is a Bad Idea Published: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 Almost daily, I confront patients who elect to stop or not fill a recommended prescription. In the field of geriatrics, this is rarely life-threatening as the most frequently prescribed medications are those used to treat chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, back pain, high blood pressure, elevated... Read More
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