Although we think of heart disease as something that happens to “old people,” the reality is that heart problems can begin at any age. In fact, a recent study found that the rate of heart attacks in younger people (aged 35-54 years) increased from 27% to 32% between 1995 and 2014.1 The increase was even […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds.1 That’s an estimated 790,000 Americans each year. Sudden cardiac arrest causes an estimated 350,000 deaths each year in the U.S. according to the American Heart Association.2 That’s about 1,000 people each day. To better understand […]
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Here are some heart-healthy reasons to get out and garden. Gardening is good exercise. A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that low-level physical activities such as gardening are associated with reduced risk of death from heart disease. In particular, the study found that people who engaged in low-level activities like […]
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Nancy Wilkins An active 69 year-old Cincinnati native, led a healthy and busy lifestyle. She spent much time exercising and even taught a line dancing class in her town. In late December of last year, Nancy went to a dentist appointment for a routine cleaning when she suddenly blacked out at the checkout desk. She […]
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Hosted by Abiomed and Detroit Medical Center “These patients have stared death in face and won; they are my heroes.” – Theodore Schreiber, MD, president of DMC Heart Hospital. More than 50 heart failure and heart attack patients and their families gathered at Detroit Medical Center (DMC) in August to reunite with the cardiovascular […]
You Are Never Too Young to Talk to Your Doctor About Heart Health
in Medical /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamAlthough we think of heart disease as something that happens to “old people,” the reality is that heart problems can begin at any age. In fact, a recent study found that the rate of heart attacks in younger people (aged 35-54 years) increased from 27% to 32% between 1995 and 2014.1 The increase was even […]
What is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
in Medical /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds.1 That’s an estimated 790,000 Americans each year. Sudden cardiac arrest causes an estimated 350,000 deaths each year in the U.S. according to the American Heart Association.2 That’s about 1,000 people each day. To better understand […]
4 Ways Gardening is Good for your Heart
in Lifestyle Changes /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamHere are some heart-healthy reasons to get out and garden. Gardening is good exercise. A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that low-level physical activities such as gardening are associated with reduced risk of death from heart disease. In particular, the study found that people who engaged in low-level activities like […]
Still Dancing After Impella RP Heart Pump Helps Woman Recover From Heart Attack
in Uncategorized /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamNancy Wilkins An active 69 year-old Cincinnati native, led a healthy and busy lifestyle. She spent much time exercising and even taught a line dancing class in her town. In late December of last year, Nancy went to a dentist appointment for a routine cleaning when she suddenly blacked out at the checkout desk. She […]
Heart Recovery Patients, Physicians and Hospital Staff Reunite at a Heart Recovery Reunion
in News, Patient Stories /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamHosted by Abiomed and Detroit Medical Center “These patients have stared death in face and won; they are my heroes.” – Theodore Schreiber, MD, president of DMC Heart Hospital. More than 50 heart failure and heart attack patients and their families gathered at Detroit Medical Center (DMC) in August to reunite with the cardiovascular […]