Creatine is a subject that we’ve touched on before, but the world of nutrition is always evolving. Creatine is one of the most popular workout and dietary supplements available today. It was discovered in 1832, but grew in popularity after the 1992 Olympic games when two gold medalists credited it with their victories. After that […]
CAR T Cell Therapy and Its Cardiovascular Effects
This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Amit Mehta and Dr. Carrie Lenneman. What is CAR T Cell Therapy? CAR T or chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy consists of a recombinant fusion of a protein capable of activating T-cells to recognize a specific antigen resulting in the killing of the cell. It is […]
PTSD in Frontline Healthcare Workers: A Ripple Effect of the Pandemic
During the pandemic, frontline hospital workers have seen more deaths than U.S. soldiers have seen during all the wars combined. COVID-19 posed a great challenge to frontline healthcare workers. They were forced to measure themself against a disease that was risky to their own health as well as their patients. This was particularly challenging at […]
Cancer and Blood Clots: Who Is at Risk and How Do We Treat?
This article was written in collaboration with Yan Liu MD, Ph.D., Director of Cardio-Oncology, Ascension Seton, Medical Director, Ascension Texas Cardiovascular Seton Northwest, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Ascension Texas. Venous thrombosis as manifested by superficial thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PTE or the […]
Effects of Cold on Cardiovascular Health
In this article from February 16, 2021, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the effects of cold temperatures on cardiovascular health. OVERVIEW Exposure to cold causes a contraction of blood vessels as well as an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and the work of the heart muscle. The combination of cold and […]
Gradual Return to Physical Activity After Recovering from COVID-19
In this article from April 25, 2021, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute explains how patients recovering from COVID-19 should return to physical activity. OVERVIEW People with persistent symptoms or who have had a severe form of COVID-19 or who may have a history of cardiopathy should consult a doctor before resuming physical activity. People […]
Why Do the Japanese Have the Highest Life Expectancy in the World?
In this article from March 9, 2021, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the reasons behind the high life expectancy of the Japanese. OVERVIEW The Japanese have the highest life expectancy at birth among the G7 countries. The higher life expectancy of the Japanese is mainly due to fewer deaths from ischemic heart […]
Do Houseplants Have Beneficial Effects on Health?
In this article from November 3, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the effect of caring for houseplants on one’s health. OVERVIEW Having and caring for houseplants can: • Reduce psychological and physiological stress. • Improve recovery after surgery. • Increase attention and concentration. • Increase creativity and productivity. In […]
The Social Environment, Essential for Mental and Physical Health
In this article from June 15, 2020, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the effect one’s social environment has on health, a factor complicated by the pandemic. OVERVIEW A large number of studies have established a strong association between an inadequate social network and an increased risk of developing a variety […]
Disparities in Healthcare with Randy Granata, RN-BC, DNP
In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses disparities in healthcare with Randy Granata, RN-BC, DNP, who is Vice President of Population Health at Ascension. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Please comment below if you would like us to include a transcript of this episode! 5/5 (3) Tell […]
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