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La salud del corazón

Por qué un estilo de vida saludable (no una aspirina diaria) es clave para prevenir enfermedades del corazón

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marzo22,2019

Después de décadas de ver la aspirina en dosis bajas diarias como la recomendación estándar para prevenir enfermedades cardiovasculares, parece que ha llegado el momento del cambio. Durante más de 30 años ha habido un debate y un estudio continuos sobre el valor de la aspirina en ambos...

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Cómo el reloj inteligente de esta mujer detectó su arritmia cardíaca oculta

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febrero25,2019

Los dispositivos portátiles y los relojes inteligentes tienen muchos usos prácticos, pero ¿sabías que pueden ayudar a detectar problemas cardíacos que acechan debajo de la superficie?75A Elizabeth Turner, de 19 años, le encantan los dispositivos, un amor que puede haberle salvado la vida. Sus entrenamientos diarios incluyen pesas...

Estenosis aórtica: cómo se siente cuando su corazón está trabajando horas extras

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febrero22,2019

La estenosis aórtica suena siniestra, y por una buena razón. La constricción de la arteria más vital del cuerpo puede disminuir su vida y acortarla. Pero hay más opciones que nunca para aliviar el estrés de tu corazón...

¿Por qué las mujeres esperan más para recibir ayuda durante un ataque cardíaco?

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febrero18,2019

Hacia el final de mi formación en medicina interna en Baylor Scott & White y solo dos meses antes de comenzar mi especialización en cardiología en la Universidad de Oklahoma, mi prima de 29 años murió de miocardiopatía una semana después de dar a luz. Este...

Tras infarto, mujer agradece a bomberos que le salvaron la vida

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febrero15,2019

Cheryl Sepmoree recuerda que no quería ir al centro de Dallas a trabajar un sábado en septiembre 2018. Pero se había comprometido, así que Cheryl entró en la oficina. Poco sabía ella que a solo unas cuadras de distancia, dos Dallas...

How a routine physical detected this man’s dangerous heart blockage

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febrero11,2019

Gary Aspelin has lived a life of wonder and adventure, traveling to almost 40 countries with his wife of over 50 years by his side. After a shocking discovery at his annual physical, Gary was faced with a new kind...

Could your toothbrushing habits predict your risk of heart disease?

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febrero7,2019

From an early age, your parents probably instilled in you the importance of brushing your teeth. Every day, twice a day, for two minutes. After years of their encouraging (and sometimes nagging), it became a habit like any other.Research suggests...

How a patient’s heart attack inspired his heart surgeon to get better

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febrero5,2019

As a heart surgeon, Baron Hamman, MD, is often the inspirer and encourager for his patients to take better care of their hearts. But something about one patient’s story made him stop and think — was he practicing what he...

Is coffee good for your heart?

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febrero5,2019

Every day, I get up and make myself a cup of coffee. I used to drink instant, moved on to pods and then ultimately graduated to grinding my own. I drink about 2-3 cups during the day, sometimes more if...

Demystifying thoracic outlet syndrome: What you need to know

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febrero1,2019

Imagine yourself in this scenario: The fingers on your left hand are numb. There’s pain off and on in your shoulder and neck. Your grip is suddenly weak, almost as if your muscles are wasting away. And yet, the doctors...

A year after my heart attack during the Dallas Marathon, I finally crossed the finish line

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diciembre14,2018

A year ago, I had a heart attack in the middle of the Dallas Marathon relay, right around mile marker nine. One minute, I was running. The next, I was on the ground.My heartbeat stopped for more than two minutes,...

Blood clots: The scary side of holiday travel

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diciembre11,2018

Whether you’ll be boarding a plane, hopping on a train or getting behind the wheel, you’ll likely be one of the millions of Americans joining the annual holiday travel rush. You’ve probably checked off the typical items on your preparation...

28-year-old woman with rare heart disorder dedicates career to saving others’ hearts

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octubre3,2018

Chelsea Morris has a passion for fixing hearts. If you happen to see her working at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, it’s hard not to notice her joyful spirit and infectious smile.But behind her positive...

How a simple test can help tailor aspirin doses for heart disease

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septiembre18,2018

You’ve probably heard the recommendation: If you’ve already had a heart attack, take a low-dose aspirin daily.But is that enough?Beyond its pain-relieving effects, aspirin blocks an enzyme pathway that helps platelets in the blood stick together. This lowers the risk...

New therapies offer hope for patients living with pulmonary arterial hypertension

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septiembre17,2018

When most of us hear “hypertension,” we immediately think of blood pressure issues all over the body. But people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have problems in a very specific area: the blood vessels running from the heart to the...

New MRI allows scans of patients with conditional or legacy pacemakers and defibrillators

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agosto25,2018

Many people probably associate MRIs with sports injuries, as they await news of test results that determine how long their favorite athlete will be sidelined.But for more than two decades, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been a crucial tool for...

Innovative heart device explores connection between AFib and stroke

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mayo28,2018

A recent innovation in heart rhythm monitoring has given neurologists and cardiologists a crucial new tool in detecting a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib.A-fib, one of the leading causes of stroke, is a condition that...

Women and heart disease: It’s not just a man’s problem

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mayo12,2018

Cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes are listed as some of the leading causes of death in women across the globe. But in the United States, the number one killer of women may come as a shock: heart disease.Heart disease has...

What to expect when you go to the ED with chest pain

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mayo5,2018

Retail health centers, urgent care facilities and freestanding emergency rooms sprouting around the United States may be equipped to treat minor illness and injury.But patients experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath, which might signal a heart attack, should go...

Why I went plant-based and why my patients should too

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marzo17,2018

When I was growing up in Georgia, my mother put meatloaf on the table all the time. We ate burgers and hot dogs like everybody else and didn’t think anything about it. I don’t remember ever eating fish at our...