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The Cardiovascular Benefits of Soy

November 2, 2020 by Martin Juneau, MD Leave a Comment

A dish with tofu, which is made of soy.

In this article from May 28, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the cardiovascular benefits of soy, an important alternative to meat as a source of protein. OVERVIEW Asians have a much lower incidence of cardiovascular disease than North Americans, a difference that has been attributed, at least in part, […]

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Featured Articles, Heart Health Tagged With: diet

CTEPH: A Curable Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension with Drs. David McGiffin and Jason Guichard

October 27, 2020 by David McGiffin, MD 3 Comments

Illustration of very high blood pressure, CTEPH being an example of hypertension.

Join Drs. Alain Bouchard, David McGiffin, and Jason Guichard as they discuss CTEPH — also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. 5/5 (8) Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Podcast

What is Pulmonary Hypertension?

October 9, 2020 by Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD 2 Comments

A diagram showing the difference between a normal heart and one with pulmonary hypertension.

Pulmonary hypertension is a substantial global health issue. All age groups are affected, with growing importance in its effect on the elderly. Present estimates suggest a prevalence of ~1% of the global population, which increases up to 10% in individuals 65 years or older. Delayed, incomplete, and inappropriate diagnoses of pulmonary hypertension are common and […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Surgical Repair of the Mitral Valve with Dr. Clifton Lewis

October 1, 2020 by Alain Bouchard, MD Leave a Comment

Mitral valve repair, illustrated and shown in real life.

Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses the history of surgical options and modern techniques for degenerative mitral valve disease and mitral regurgitation with Dr. Clifton Lewis, Director of Adult Cardiac Surgery at UAB, and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Director of Interventional and Structural Cardiology at UAB. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Please comment below […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Valves, Podcast

What If You Have Mild Congestive Heart Failure?

August 26, 2020 by Alain Bouchard, MD 2 Comments

A woman discussing mild congestive heart failure with her doctor, who is holding a chest x-ray image.

Heart failure is a very common disease and affects approximately 1-2 percent of the adult population in developed countries. The prevalence of congestive heart failure rises to about 10% among the population over 70 years of age. Projection in the United States shows that heart failure will increase by more than 40% by the year […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies Tagged With: Heart failure, mild congestive heart failure

Gut Microbiota: An Important Factor in the Effectiveness of Exercise to Prevent and Mitigate Diabetes

August 18, 2020 by Martin Juneau, MD Leave a Comment

Escherichia coli, part of the gut microbiota.

In this article from February 1, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at an important factor — gut microbiota — in the effectiveness of exercise to fight diabetes. OVERVIEW In overweight, prediabetic and sedentary men, exercise-induced changes in the gut microbiota are correlated with improvements in blood sugar control and insulin […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Featured Articles Tagged With: Diabetes, diet, exercise, pre-diabetes

What is Cardiomegaly?

August 10, 2020 by Alain Bouchard, MD 4 Comments

Diagram showing a normal heart compared to one with right ventricular hypertrophy.

The term cardiomegaly usually refers to an enlarged heart as seen on imaging tests, usually the chest X-ray. The heart is composed of four chambers, and an enlargement of any of the chambers can result in cardiomegaly. A patient with an irregular heartbeat, such as atrial fibrillation, can have a severe enlargement of the heart’s […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Tagged With: cardiomegaly

Eggs: To Consume with Moderation

August 6, 2020 by Martin Juneau, MD 1 Comment

Are eggs good or bad for cardiovascular health?

In this article from September 2, 2019, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the relationship between the consumption of eggs and cardiovascular health. The old debate over whether egg consumption is detrimental to cardiovascular health has been revived since the recent publication of a study that finds a significant, albeit modest, association between […]

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Featured Articles Tagged With: diet

Optimism Reduces the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

July 20, 2020 by Martin Juneau, MD 1 Comment

An elderly woman displaying signs of optimism.

In this article from February 10, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at studies into the relationship between optimism and the lowered risk of cardiovascular disease as well as longevity. OVERVIEW According to a meta-analysis of 15 studies, optimism was associated with a 35% lower risk of cardiovascular events and a […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Risk & Prevention

Can Regular Exercise Compensate for Long Periods Spent Sitting?

July 15, 2020 by Martin Juneau, MD Leave a Comment

Can exercise mitigate the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle?

In this article from April 9, 2019, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the interplay between regular exercise and sedentary periods as it relates to health risk factors. It is well established that regular physical exercise improves lipid levels, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity, all of which are cardiovascular risk factors. […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Featured Articles, Risk & Prevention

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