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Category: Cardiology

Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, Technology

Heartbeat-Tracking Technology Raises Patients’ and Doctors’ Worries

April 20, 2022

Gadget firms — starting with Apple and now Fitbit, which is owned by Google — are selling wearable devices that check heartbeat rhythms and alert users when something is out of sync. But some cardiologists say the information the devices produce isn’t always useful.

Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Nutrition

Remind me again, why is salt bad for you?

April 7, 2022

Salt is a chemical compound made of sodium and chloride, and this is the main form in which we consume it in our diet. Of these two elements, it’s the sodium we need to worry about.

Endocrine, High Blood Pressure, Kidney

Doctors Overlook a Curable Cause of High Blood Pressure

February 9, 2022

More than six decades after primary aldosteronism was first described in the medical literature, less than 1 percent of cases are diagnosed and treated despite evidence that it is a common cause of high blood pressure, or hypertension.

Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, Medical Devices

“Get This Thing Out of My Chest”

January 2, 2022

A life-sustaining heart pump was taken off the market after years of problems and FDA inaction. Thousands of people are now stuck with it embedded in their hearts.

Blood Pressure, Cardiology, High Blood Pressure, Nutrition

Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back…Gradually

October 13, 2021

About 70% of the sodium you eat comes from processed (packaged) foods and restaurant foods.

Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, University of Washington

40% of cardiac arrest cases at SeaTac Airport resuscitated, UW study finds.

September 15, 2021

Chance of resuscitation may be better a airports and on airplanes because there are witnesses and automatic external defibrillators are nearby.

Biotechnology, Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, Medical Devices

Thousands of Patients Were Implanted With Heart Pumps That the FDA Knew Could Be Dangerous

August 7, 2021

Inspectors repeatedly found manufacturing and device quality problems with the HeartWare pump. But the FDA didn’t penalize the company, and patients had the device implanted without knowing the facts.

Cardiology, Environmental Health, Lungs

WILDFIRE SEASON IS COMING — GET SMOKE READY!

June 17, 2021

For three of the past four years, wildfire smoke in our region has exposed people to unhealthy levels of particulate air pollution for prolonged periods of time.

Cardiology, Diet, Heart and Circulatory System, Nutrition

Is cutting saturated fat in your diet worth the effort?

January 12, 2021

The evidence suggests: Yes.

Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, Minorities

Push Is On in US to Figure Out South Asians’ High Heart

November 18, 2020

In the US, there’s increasing attention on high risk for heart disease among Americans of South Asian descent, a growing population of about 5.4 million.

Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, Lungs, University of Washington

Hazy Days Are Here Again

September 8, 2020

Everyone should take precautions, especially infants, children, and people over 65, or those that are pregnant, have heart or lung diseases, diabetes, stroke survivors, and those suffering from COVID-19.

Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, Influenza/Flu

One in eight adults hospitalized for flu had serious heart complications, study

August 27, 2020

Of these patients, one in three was admitted to the intensive care unit and 7% died.

Brain and Nervous System, Cardiology, Coronavirus, Emergency Medicine, Heart and Circulatory System

Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from seeking emergency care

May 6, 2020

Serious symptoms, like those associated with a heart attack or stroke, are still urgent during the COVID-19 pandemic, and rapid treatment is critical.

Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, Nutrition

Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease

December 8, 2018

People who followed the Mediterranean of diet had 25 percent less risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the course of 12 years.

Biotechnology, Cardiology, Seniors

An Apple Watch for Grandma’s Stocking?

December 4, 2018

The new Apple Watch includes new features designed to detect falls and heart problems.

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