Heart Attack Prevention: Articles
Most heart attacks are predictable years in advance — if you measure the right markers. These articles cover advanced risk assessment, the tests standard checkups skip, and the root-cause strategies that prevent a first or recurrent event.
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92 articles on Heart Attack Prevention
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How Does Genetics Affect Cardiovascular Health?
Read more →: How Does Genetics Affect Cardiovascular Health?Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Genetics and your Heart Health Congenital Heart Disease. Arrhythmias. Cardiomyopathy. High Cholesterol. Coronary Artery Disease. Environmental Factors Smoking. Excessive alcohol consumption. Eating a diet high in cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats. Sedentary lifestyle. Contact Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz,…
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Signs of Cardiovascular Issues
Read more →: Signs of Cardiovascular IssuesHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Chest Pressure Dizziness or Lightheadedness Extreme Fatigue or Exhaustion Sleep Apnea Weakness in your Extremities Contact Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M at ICCLI This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is…
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Cardio Exercises for People with Low Mobility
Read more →: Cardio Exercises for People with Low MobilityHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise Decreased body weight. Reduced blood pressure. Reduced LDL and total cholesterol. Increase in HDL cholesterol. Increased insulin sensitivity. Cardio Exercises for People with Low Mobility Resistance Bands – Secure a resistance band to your chair, perform arm curls or chest presses, and incorporate at least 20 repetitions…
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Tips for Improving Cardiovascular Strength
Read more →: Tips for Improving Cardiovascular StrengthHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Improving Cardiovascular Strength Aerobic Exercise – Aerobic exercises, or cardio, are exercises that are designed to make you break a sweat and raise your heart rate. Cardio exercises improve your circulation and lower your blood pressure. Moderate intensity exercises like walking can help get the blood pumping to strengthen your…
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Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke PreventionBest and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s Guide
Read more →: Best and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s GuideArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertensionStroke Prevention The best and worst drinks for heart health — ranked by evidence, not opinion. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M breaks down which beverages protect your cardiovascular system, which quietly raise your risk, and what the research actually shows about coffee, alcohol,…
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How Can HIIT Cardio Improve Heart Health?
Read more →: How Can HIIT Cardio Improve Heart Health?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease What is HIIT? Benefits of HIIT Improved heart health. Blood Pressure. Weight Loss. Improved Endurance. Glucose control. Body composition. Contact ICCLI Today This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and…
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Heart Healthy Foods On The Go
Read more →: Heart Healthy Foods On The GoHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Heart-Healthy Foods Whole Grains Berries Nuts Dark Chocolate. Popcorn (skip the butter and salt!). Avocados. Olive Oil. Edamame. Contact Us This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not…
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Why Should You Consider A Holistic Cardiologist?
Read more →: Why Should You Consider A Holistic Cardiologist?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Common Heart Problems High blood pressure. Poor circulation. Plaque builds up. Heart disease. Arrhythmias. High cholesterol. Benefits Of Working With Our Team Getting to team up with doctors who have specialized knowledge of the heart. Reducing the patient’s risk of heart disease and other problematic issues. Avoiding the need for unnecessary…
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Considering A Plant-Based Diet For Heart Health
Read more →: Considering A Plant-Based Diet For Heart HealthHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Vegan: No animal products such as meat, dairy, and eggs. Lacto-vegetarian: No meat or eggs, but dairy is allowed. Lacto-ovo-vegetarian: No meat, but dairy and eggs are allowed. Managing your weight. Reducing the risk of heart disease. Protection against some form of cancers. Reducing your cholesterol. Improving your blood pressure. This…
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Best Vitamins and Minerals For Heart Health
Read more →: Best Vitamins and Minerals For Heart HealthHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Vitamin B-2 Lean meats. Eggs. Almonds. Milk. Leafy vegetables. Vitamin D Omega-3 Fatty Acids Combating inflammation. Improving blood pressure. Reducing the bad cholesterol in your system. Additional Beneficial Vitamins And Minerals Magnesium. Zinc. Vitamin C. Vitamin B-12. Vitamin B-9. Contact Us This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA,…
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What Foods Help To Lower Cholesterol?
Read more →: What Foods Help To Lower Cholesterol?Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Problems With High Cholesterol Clogged arteries Blood flow restriction Chest pain Increased risk of heart attacks and strokes Foods To Focus On Legumes Avocados Almonds Walnuts Whole Grains Berries Eggplants Carrots Foods To Avoid Fried foods Fast food Processed meats Sugary snacks Holistic Heart Centers This…
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What Are The Worst Foods For Your Heart Health?
Read more →: What Are The Worst Foods For Your Heart Health?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Bacon Increased low-density lipoprotein levels. Boosted bad cholesterol. Raised risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke. Increased blood pressure. Red Meat Beef Lamb Pork Soda Weight gain Diabetes Heart disease Strokes Baked Goods Butter Holistic Heart Centers This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M…
Prevent the Heart Attack You Can See Coming.
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