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Search Results for: Heart Disease
CoQ10 – EF- Congestive Heart Failure
“Pooled analyses of available randomized controlled trials suggest that CoQ₁₀ may improve the Ejection Fraction in patients with congestive heart failure” I have chronic atrial fibrillation
Continue readingHeart Damage- Post SCT, Post Chemo-
In a period of less than one year, my oncologist had me undergo four cardiotoxic chemotherapy regimens- Adriamycin, Cytoxan, Busulfan, and Melphalan. Heart health is central to the quality of life of cancer
Continue readingChemotherapy-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 readingMultiple Myeloma – NSAIDS, Kidney, Heart Health
The evidence that the drugs increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure (and kidney disease) “is now extremely solid,” he said. I am a MM Survivor and MM Coach. A client I’m
Continue readingMyeloma- Collagen – Skin, Heart-
“Collagen I’s fibrils are incredibly strong and used in almost every tissue in the body such as tendons, bones, cartilage, and teeth.” I am a long-term survivor of an incurable blood cancer
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Chemotherapy- Kyprolis/Carfilzomib Heart Damage
Question-What is the rate of cardiovascular adverse events (CVAE) among patients receiving carfilzomib for multiple myeloma? Hi David I told you a few months ago that I was diagnosed with myeloma on 23rd
Continue readingInflammation, Anti-aging, Chronic Disease- MGUS, SMM Prevention
Chronic systemic inflammation becomes increasingly associated with risk of death, loss of cognitive function and increasing dependency Could the progression of pre-MM (SBP, MGUS, SMM) be slowed or even
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 readingMyeloma – Peanuts for Heart, Nerves
The reduction in mortality was strongest for respiratory disease, neurodegenerative disease, and diabetes, followed by cancer (multiple myeloma!) and cardiovascular diseases. Mixed Nuts and Peanuts as multiple
Continue readingSelenium- Chemo-Induced Brain, Bone, Heart Damage
“…selenium (Se) serum level was associated with cognition in the elderly…and several findings suggest that dietary Se intake may be necessary for bone health…Se concentrations were
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.
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