Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. In fact, heart disease affects women just as much as men, and in some cases, even more so. Historically, clinical trials for heart disease have overwhelmingly enrolled men, and the results have been applied […]
Women, Heart Disease, and the Need for Better Research
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Nicole L. Lohr, MD, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute 5/5 (1) Tell Us How We're Doing… Was […]
Targeting Diabetes to Protect Your Heart: A Comprehensive Plan
Type 2 diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of blood sugar, usually >126 mg/dL or a Hb A1c >6.5. This is the result of the body becoming resistant to insulin and cannot use insulin properly. Diabetes mellitus is heavily influenced by dietary patterns, physical activity, and body weight. […]
Primary Prevention Episode 5: Diabetes
Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week’s focus: Diabetes No ratings yet. Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?
Lowering Your Cholesterol: Guide to Preventing Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide resulting in 16% of death annually. Coronary artery disease accounts for over 600,000 deaths annually and is the leading cause of mortality in the US. Modifiable risk factors that include a healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, and smoking cessation), dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension can prevent 4 out […]
Primary Prevention Episode 4: Cholesterol
Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week’s focus: Cholesterol 5/5 (1) Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?
Women and Heart Disease: Early Detection and Prevention
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, and its incidence is three times as high as breast cancer. Despite this, there is often a lack of awareness of the risk of heart disease in women, leading to underdiagnosis and undertreatment. There are female-specific conditions that increase the risk of heart diseases present […]
Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD, discusses with Nicole L. Lohr, MD, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute. No ratings yet. Tell Us How We're Doing… Was […]
“Controlling Hypertension for a Healthy Heart: Strategies and Treatment Options”
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Over time, this can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Therefore, it is important to treat high blood pressure to prevent these […]
Primary Prevention Episode 3: Hypertension
Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week’s focus: Hypertension No ratings yet. Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?
Decoding Aspirin Use for Heart Disease Prevention: Who Should Take It and When?
Heart disease is a leading cause of death globally, and it is estimated that nearly one-third of all deaths are due to heart-related problems. As a result, there has been much interest in finding ways to prevent heart disease. One of the most popular preventative measures is taking aspirin. However, the question remains, should I […]
Primary Prevention Episode 2: Aspirin
Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week’s focus: Aspirin No ratings yet. Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?
“Preventing Heart Disease: Identifying and Mitigating Risk Factors for a Healthier Future”
Heart disease is a major public health concern worldwide, and primary prevention of heart disease is essential to reducing its incidence. Primary prevention refers to measures that are taken to prevent the development of a disease before it occurs. This approach to prevention is particularly important for heart disease because once the disease develops, it […]
FACTOR XI, A PROMISING ANTICOAGULANT
Blood clot disorders are estimated to cause 1 in 4 deaths. Blood clots are associated with pulmonary embolism, most cases of heart attack and stroke, and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. Anticoagulation therapy is the foundation for the prevention and treatment of blood clots. For many years, warfarin, or […]
THE RISING STAR: FACTOR XI
THE RISING STAR: FACTOR XI, A PROMISING ANTICOAGULANT FOR THE FUTURE Featuring: Michael Gibson M.S., M.D. – Chief Executive Officer, Baim Institute for Clinical ResearchKenneth Mahaffey M.D. – Professor – Stanford, Medicine – Cardiovascular Medicine No ratings yet. Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?
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