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Observational study looked at the relationship between the vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes) of menopause symptoms and migraine history and how it may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease for certain groups
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 17, 2024 Source:How menopause symptoms may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
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A review of high blood pressure screening and management
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 21, 2024 Source:What people should do about high blood pressure, according to a doctor
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 20, 2024 Source:A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on Reference: Press Release – 8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 23, 2024 Source:A simple blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months Reference:Markers of imminent myocardial infarction
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New centre of excellence established at the Ottawa Heart Institute for rare cardiac diseases.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 24, 2024 Source:Heart Institute establishes world’s first centre of excellence for rare cardiac conditions
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 23, 2024 Source: Bill found this company that sells the FOBS. Not an endorsement. For example purposes only.
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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
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 14, 2023 Source:Best ways to counter the harmful effects of sitting, according to research Reference:Device-measured physical activity and cardiometabolic health: the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep (ProPASS) consortium
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 3, 2023 Source:Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows Reference:Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound (Tongxinluo) and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction