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Chemotherapy-Induced CardioVascular Disease
“…deaths from cardiovascular disease among cancer patients…has shown that more than one in ten cancer patients do not die from their cancer but from heart and blood vessel problems instead…” The
Continue readingCoffee, CVD, Stroke- Studies?
“But drinking moderate amounts of coffee is linked to lower rates of pretty much all cardiovascular disease, contrary to what many might have heard about the dangers of coffee or caffeine…” I
Continue readingCardiac Rehab- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
“These findings provide further insights regarding the impact of omega-3 PUFAs administration on left ventricle performance indices, systemic inflammation and fibrosis biomarkers in patients with
Continue readingCoffee, Afib, Cardiomyopathy and Cancer Survivor
The latest research suggests drinking your morning cup of coffee/joe/java is safe for your heart, and may even be good for it. When it comes to coffee and heart issues, I am the proverbial canary in a
Continue readingPQQ, Anti-Cancer, Pro-Heart Health
“Chronic heart failure (CHF) is usually caused by systolic or diastolic dysfunction (1). Mitochondria, as important organelles for maintaining heart function, provide energy for each heartbeat (2).” Dear
Continue readingCranberry Juice- Heart, Blood Pressure
Researchers note that cranberry juice is rich in antioxidants — naturally occurring molecules in fruit, tea, wine and other foods — which have been associated with lower blood pressure in other
Continue readingCardiac Rehabilitation: Blood Pressure, Hypertension Mgmt w/ Neutraceuticals, Lifestyle
“When used in combination with other nutrients and nutraceutical supplements, though, the anti-hypertension effect can be magnified…” The first rule of cardiac rehabilitation for chemotherapy-induced
Continue readingHeart Failure + Surgery = Higher Risk of Death
They found that within 90 days after surgery, 10.1 percent of heart failure patients who had symptoms from their heart condition died. I developed chronic atrial fibrillation (afib) in the fall of 2010.
Continue readingCardiovascular Disease, Falls in the Elderly
“…our study shows that subclinical cardiovascular disease is itself a fall risk factor. This raises the important question of whether treatment of subclinical cardiovascular disease could help
Continue readingChemo-Induced Heart Failure- Omega-3 fatty acids
“High plasma levels of the kinds of fatty acids found in fish oil were associated with a lower long-term risk for new heart failure (HF), whether with reduced or preserved ejection fraction…” I
Continue readingHeart Failure, Cardiac Function, Vit. D
Heart failure (HF) is an increasingly prevalent health problem affecting more than 15 million of patients worldwide.1… it still has a poor prognosis.2, 3 Only 35% of patients will survive within
Continue readingCardiomyopathy- Dark Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure-
I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in early 1994. I underwent aggressive induction chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant both in 1995. I developed chronic atrial fibrillation (Afib) in
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