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1 in 5 adults has high levels of heart enzymes after any surgery, monitoring advised

Statement Highlights:

  • A fifth of adults who undergo non-cardiac surgery experience elevated levels of troponin, a cardiac enzyme that can indicate heart damage.
  • Most myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) does not cause clinical symptoms, yet patients with MINS are at higher risk of […]
2021-11-02T12:14:07+08:00 October 4th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Move More Fact Sheet | NHLBI, NIH

Moving more is one of the easiest ways you can lower your risk of getting heart disease. Not sure where to begin? This fact sheet can give you ideas on how to move more and stay motivated while you make physical activity part of your healthy routine.

2021-11-02T12:14:07+08:00 October 2nd, 2021|Categories: Fitness|0 Comments

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Path to Breathing Better Infographic

People diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) know that it is a serious and debilitating condition requiring ongoing medical attention. But many do not realize that pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may help them live and breathe better. This infographic introduces what a person with COPD  can expect from pulmonary rehabilitation and how it can benefit […]

2021-11-02T12:14:08+08:00 October 2nd, 2021|Categories: Respiratory|0 Comments

What Are the Best Foods to Eat to Lower Triglycerides?

Create triglyceride-friendly meals with these foods

Salmon and other fatty fish

Experts agree that some of the best triglyceride-friendly meals include salmon — which is high in omega-3 fatty acids that help you lower triglycerides. You can also try other fatty fish like albacore tuna, sardines, and herring.

The American Heart Association — or […]

2021-11-02T12:14:09+08:00 September 30th, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments