March 20, 2024 Cardiovascular Diesase There is no evidence to link intermittent fasting with a greater risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. According to @matthewherper “A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on” He is bang on.
February 23, 2024 Cardiovascular Diesase Causal relationship remains to be determined for a blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months. Authors of the study recommend further evaluation.
January 24, 2024 Cardiology New centre of excellence established at the Ottawa Heart Institute for rare cardiac diseases.
January 23, 2024 Cardiology Carrying emergency Aspirin for use for suspected heart attack can help reduce the risk of further heart damage. If used, you must call 911 for further assessment and treatment.
November 14, 2023 Cardiovascular Diesase Just move! You don’t need an observational study to tell you that physical activity is a good way to mitigate the negative effects of sitting/sedentary activity
November 13, 2023 Bariatric Medicine Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20 per cent, study finds
November 3, 2023 Alternative Medicine Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows. If true, then it is important to determine how it works and what compounds are responsible.
August 23, 2023 Cardiovascular Diesase Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it
July 4, 2023 Cardiovascular Diesase Testosterone replacement study in men who had preexisting or a high risk of cardiovascular disease and who reported symptoms of hypogonadism (low testosterone) did not have any increased incidence of major adverse cardiac events compared to placebo.