Preventive Cardiology of New York

I always wish people came to me sooner than when their body sends out emergency signals. Always be alert to your body. Way better to be safe than sorry! Your body’s emergency warning symptoms: *Pain, squeezing, or discomfort in the chest... *Pain that radiates into the arms, shoulders, neck, or jaw *Shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea *Racing heartbeat accompanied by dizziness or nausea See more

Interesting - Recent studies show male teens who were even slightly overweight were found to be at significantly greater risk than their lean peers of developing cardiomyopathy in adulthood, and their risk increased as body mass index increased. Amazing how early our lifestyle choices can have long term consequences. SOURCE: Robertson J et al. Circulation. 2019 May 20.

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Inflammation and Your Diet Is Your Diet Helping or Hurting? Research clearly shows that there is a link between diet and inflammation. Although inflammation can be a normal process in response to an injury or an infection, it can turn into a chronic process and actually be widespread throughout the body, including in the blood vessels. Prime drivers of inflammation include stress, high cholesterol, and diet. Long-term inflammation is linked to development and progression of h...eart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Some foods can contribute to inflammation, while other foods actually can be helpful for reducing or preventing inflammation. Pro-Inflammatory Foods Most processed foods are pro-inflammatory, as they tend to be high in unhealthy fats (including saturated and trans-fats), added sugars, preservatives and refined carbohydrates. Deep-fried foods, processed cereals, white rice, white potatoes, sugar, breads and fatty red meat are examples of pro-inflammatory foods that are a big part of many diets. Anti-Inflammatory Foods Omega-3 fats play a role in favorably altering the inflammatory process. Salmon, tuna, trout, mackerel and herring are high in these fats. Walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and ground flaxseed are also rich in Omega-3 fats. Anti-oxidants may prevent inflammatory damage to the body as well. Fruits and vegetables, such as leafy greens, avocados, beets and berries, are rich in antioxidants. Additionally, certain vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals, including vitamin C, carotene, lycopene, and flavonoids can also have potent anti-inflammatory properties. A wide variety of other foods are also rich in antioxidants, such as lentils and beans; nuts and seeds; whole grains; green tea; and certain spices, such as ginger and turmeric/curcumin.

Eat More Nuts!! You may be aware that nuts are rich sources of unsaturated fatty acids, protein, fiber, minerals, vitamin E, folate, and other potentially beneficial bioactive compounds. You may not be aware, however, that multiple studies have suggested that eating nuts may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects as well, while improving blood cholesterol and blood vessel function, and preventing weight gain. In fact, investigators have shown that nut consumption is i...nversely associated with cardiovascular disease related death, total heart disease, and stroke. Now, a new study out of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute published in April seems to further validate previous data and observations. The study found that eating nuts several times a week may play a role in reducing the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), a potentially dangerous heart rhythm abnormality. In this well-done study, the researchers found an inverse association between nut consumption and AF, which remained after adjustment for multiple risk factors. Eating nuts three or more times a week was associated with an 18% reduced risk for AF. Each additional portion of nuts consumed per week was associated with another 4% reduction in AF risk. They also observed favorable inverse associations of nut consumption with risk for total and nonfatal heart attack, heart failure, and abdominal aortic aneurysm after adjustment for age and sex. Nut consumption was not associated with risk for aortic valve stenosis, stroke, or brain hemorrhage in this study. To further evaluate the potential role nuts on specific cardiovascular outcomes, the researchers analyzed data from two population-based cohort studies the Cohort of Swedish Men and the Swedish Mammography Cohort in which 61,364 people had completed a food-frequency questionnaire and were followed up for 17 years through linkage with the Swedish National Patient and Death Registers. Results were consistent, showing that nut consumption was inversely associated with risk for heart attack, heart failure, AF, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. The authors also noted that people who ate nuts tended to be better educated and to have healthier lifestyles than those who didn't include nuts in their diet. They were less likely to smoke or to have a history of high blood pressure. And they were leaner, were more physically active, drank more alcohol, and ate more fruit and vegetables. A healthy daily intake of nuts is 30-45g (a small handful) or approximately: 20-30 almonds; 15-20 cashews; 20-30 hazelnuts; or 25-30 walnuts all raw and unsalted. So, when reaching for that mid-day or evening snack, it appears that it would be wise to keep nuts handy and at the top of your list of safe and healthy dietary choices. Lee S. Marcus, MD, FACC, FASPC President and Founder Preventive Cardiology of New York www.pcny.nyc

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You truly can't outrun poor genetics-- a family history of heart disease is one of the biggest predictors of a heart condition. Luckily for Bob, he was at the g...ym where a doctor was present and began CPR right away. Find out your personal risk today- contact my good friend Dr Lee Marcus- he will do a thorough evaluation and has a great special going on right now for Heart Month. Even those of us who are in the best shape are not immune to heart disease. Get checked today-you might just save your own life.