Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often called "winter depression," is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Typically, symptoms emerge during the fall and winter months when daylight hours decrease.
Nov 6, 2024Ranolazine, also known by its brand name Ranexa, is a prescription medication used to treat chronic chest pain, also known as angina. Angina is characterized by chest pain, pressure, tightness, or discomfort, typically caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
Xarelto is part of a newer category of anticoagulants called novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs). These drugs offer several benefits compared to older anticoagulants, including fewer dietary restrictions and no need for regular blood monitoring.
Propranolol (brand name: Inderal) is used to treat high blood pressure. It also treats irregular heartbeats, anxiety, migraines, shaking/tremors, and chest pain caused by angina. This medication may also be given after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival.
Pradaxa is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots. It is also used to treat blood clots in the veins of your legs or lungs and to reduce the risk of them occurring again. Pradaxa became generic in the second quarter of 2022
Heart attacks, medically termed myocardial infarctions (MIs), are among the most urgent medical emergencies worldwide. With the American Heart Association reporting a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, awareness and understanding are key.
The Framingham Risk Calculator, also known as the Framingham Risk Score, is a widely used tool for estimating an your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), specifically coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke, over a certain period of time. It is named after the town of Framingham, Massachusetts, where the Framingham Heart Study was conducted.
Inpefa, known as Sotagliflozin, is a prescription medication to manage type 2 diabetes by regulating blood glucose levels. Clinical trials have suggested that Inpefa also offers cardiovascular advantages. These studies have shown a significant reduction in the risk of death and hospitalizations related to heart failure, highlighting its potential in managing cardiovascular aspects of diabetes.
The SELECT trial is a study being completed by Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Wegovy. They are conducting this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate if the use of Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is effective for prevention of heart-related events.
Ventricular fibrillation, or “V fib” is considered the most dangerous type of arrythmia. Instead of squeezing and pumping blood to the lungs and body, the ventricles just quiver and flutter in a rapid, uncoordinated, and chaotic manner.
Lipoprotein(a) particles are similar to LDL particles, but sticker than LDL, which means they are more likely to cause blockages in the arteries. High levels of lipoprotein(a) are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Raju Srivastava, a renowned comedian, and actor, recently passed away after experiencing a heart attack while exercising in a gym. Unfortunately, this is not unheard of. There have been various reports of healthy individuals, with no history of heart disease, abruptly suffering from a heart attack while engaging in intense workouts, whether it be on a treadmill or another machine. But why is that?
An “arrhythmia” refers to any condition in which the heart rate or rhythm is not typical, including rhythms that are too fast, too slow, or irregular. In typical adults, the heart beats at a rate of 60-100 beats per minute (bpm). Heart rhythm is a result of specific coordination of electrical signals throughout the heart. Sometimes there are problems within the system, and the rhythm loses its regularity.
In atrial fibrillation, the atria do not contract effectively, which can lead to the formation of blood clots. If a blood clot forms in the atria, it can travel to the brain and block blood flow to a part of the brain, causing a stroke.
Blood clotting is a vital process that helps prevent excessive bleeding when we get injured. However, sometimes this blood clotting occurs when and/or where it isn’t supposed to. Other times, the clot forms properly, but then does not dissolve when it should.
BiDil is used on heart failure patients, particularly African Americans, to increase survival, lengthen the period before hospitalization, improve heart failure symptoms as well as enhance your overall quality of life. The generic version of BiDil was recently released on April 12, 2022
Blood thinners work by interfering with the normal clotting process in your body. They do not actually "thin" your blood, but rather slow down the formation of clots. There are different types of blood thinners, but they all have a similar goal: to prevent clots from getting too big or forming in the wrong places.
Atherosclerosis is a type of heart disease in which excessive fats in your blood begin to stick to your blood vessels and form dangerous plaques. As this builds up, the space in which blood flows becomes narrowed, increasing the pressure and making it more difficult for blood to flow.
High levels of ApoB can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, as LDL particles containing ApoB can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to atherosclerosis. Therefore, measuring ApoB levels in the blood can be useful in assessing cardiovascular risk and monitoring the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering treatments.
Reducing inflammation to improve heart health. Explore the relationship between CRP and cholesterol as biomarkers for cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and strokes, is the leading cause of death globally. Many factors contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Two primary culprits are high cholesterol levels and inflammation.