There are many heart-healthy benefits of avocados. Avocados are high in unsaturated fats that will keep you feeling full. Try this recipe from the Abiomed cafe! Prep Time 5 minutes, Cook Time 5 minutes, Total Time 10 minutes Equipment Toaster Ingredients 1 slice of bread (use thick sliced, sturdy whole grain or sourdough bread) ½ […]
Before seeing your cardiologist, your doctor will schedule you for an echocardiogram of your heart. One piece of information your cardiologist can learn from the results of the echocardiogram is whether your ejection fraction (EF) is low. Let’s explain what this means: The heart is a muscle that pumps blood to the rest of your […]
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You may have heard that red wine is good for your heart. Before you pour a glass, let’s take a closer look at the research from a review article in the journal Circulation. The theory that red wine is linked to improved cardiovascular health was first proposed in 1992 as an answer to what some […]
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Let’s celebrate all the reasons that beans are good for the health of your heart. First – what are beans anyway? Beans, also known as legumes or pulses, are the seeds found in soft pods. They are typically dried off the vine and eaten cooked. Some common types of legumes are lentils, chickpeas (also known […]
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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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Easy Avocado Toast Breakfast
in Lifestyle Changes /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamThere are many heart-healthy benefits of avocados. Avocados are high in unsaturated fats that will keep you feeling full. Try this recipe from the Abiomed cafe! Prep Time 5 minutes, Cook Time 5 minutes, Total Time 10 minutes Equipment Toaster Ingredients 1 slice of bread (use thick sliced, sturdy whole grain or sourdough bread) ½ […]
What is Ejection Fraction and What Does it Tell You About Your Heart?
in Understanding Heart Disease /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamBefore seeing your cardiologist, your doctor will schedule you for an echocardiogram of your heart. One piece of information your cardiologist can learn from the results of the echocardiogram is whether your ejection fraction (EF) is low. Let’s explain what this means: The heart is a muscle that pumps blood to the rest of your […]
Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?
in Lifestyle Changes /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamYou may have heard that red wine is good for your heart. Before you pour a glass, let’s take a closer look at the research from a review article in the journal Circulation. The theory that red wine is linked to improved cardiovascular health was first proposed in 1992 as an answer to what some […]
Beans – They’re Great for Your Heart!
in Lifestyle Changes /by Protected PCI Blogging TeamLet’s celebrate all the reasons that beans are good for the health of your heart. First – what are beans anyway? Beans, also known as legumes or pulses, are the seeds found in soft pods. They are typically dried off the vine and eaten cooked. Some common types of legumes are lentils, chickpeas (also known […]
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 […]