Heart Survivors Regain Their Quality Of Life Via Meditation by Karishma Abhishek on March 14, 2021 at 7:08 AM
Quality of life can be improved in heart attack patients along with the reduction in fear of activity with the aid of an eight-week program of mindfulness meditation, as per research at ESC Acute Cardiovascular Care 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 A heart attack is a serious life-threatening event and survivors can suffer from low quality of life. One reason is a fear of movement, called kinesiophobia, which limits daily activity due to concerns of another heart attack. Mindfulness refers to the mental state achieved by focusing awareness on the present moment, including thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. It has drawn increasing attention to treating chronic conditions such as high blood pressure. Our study examined its effect on fatigue, kinesiophobia, and quality of life after an a
Having an Unhealthy Heart Could Raise Risk of COVID-19 by Angela Mohan on March 11, 2021 at 9:26 AM
Unhealthy heart structures and poorer functioning can raise the risk of being diagnosed with COVID-19 infection, according to research by Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit.
The researchers made use of the comprehensive and internationally unique UK Biobank database, which includes health and genetic information from over half a million participants from across the UK, including detailed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of their hearts as well as linkages to COVID-19 test results from Public Health England.
Heart Health During Covid-19 Needs to Improve Care And Quality by Hannah Joy on February 1, 2021 at 11:28 PM
An intervention to enable rural primary care teams is needed to improve the cardiovascular health of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), as the needs and resources available to rural patients with heart disease are different than their urban and suburban counterparts.
The American College of Cardiology s Cardiovascular Summit will feature several poster presentations on care delivery, cost reduction and quality improvement that offer innovative concepts to combat access to care, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as the broader health care system works to improve health equity. Research examines the rapid adoption of virtual outpatient care, enabling rural primary care teams to improve cardiovascular health and optimizing emergency room use after clinic hours.
Antioxidants Can Prevent Heart Disorders and Cancers by Angela Mohan on January 25, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Taking natural antioxidants regularly helps in improving overall health, say experts.
Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against free radicals, which play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or when you re exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation.
The latest antioxidant which is produced for the first time in India is gamma oryzanol, which is very quickly gaining popularity as a super antioxidant.
It is a substance that is taken out of rice bran oil. It is also found in wheat bran and some fruits and vegetables.
COVID-19 Linked to More Death Rate in Heart Failure Patients by Angela Mohan on January 7, 2021 at 3:35 PM
Acute heart failure patients are at more risk of dying if they get COVID-19, according to research published in
ESC Heart Failure. The small, single centre study highlights the need for patients with heart failure to take extra precautions to avoid catching COVID-19. Our results support prioritizing heart failure patients for COVID-19 vaccination once it is available, said study lead investigator Dr. Amardeep Dastidar, a consultant interventional cardiologist at North Bristol NHS Trust and Bristol Heart Institute, UK. In the meantime, heart failure patients of all ages should be considered a high-risk group and be advised to maintain social distance and wear a face mask to prevent infection.