Why does a heart attack occur?
Back in April of 2009, I wrote a blog article titled You're never to old for the "big one" While it is a few years old, the science and explanation remains sound. Not a week goes by where I do not spend a great deal of time explaining the process of atherosclerosis, the "vulnerable plaque" and myocardial infarction to a patient and his/her family. This discussion frequently happens when I am helping a young heart attack victim but more and more I am having the discussion with patients in the 70's and 80's too. Therefore, I though it would be helpful to republish this explaination -- I hope it helps:Here goes: "This past we...
Source: Dr Portnay - February 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr Portnay Source Type: blogs
5 medication-free strategies to help prevent heart disease
Original Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention/WO000415 medication-free strategies to help prevent heart diseaseYou can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are five strategies to help you protect your heart.By Mayo Clinic staffHeart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors — such as family history, sex or age — there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take.You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy ...
Source: Dr Portnay - February 19, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr Portnay Source Type: blogs
12 Steps to Make Exercise a Lasting Part of Your Life
I'm always looking for ways to motivate myself and my patients to keep moving and exercising frequently. Here is a good article. fitness.mercola.com12 Steps to Make Exercise a Lasting Part of Your Life“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” -- Jim RohnSometimes a new thought or a new idea is all you need to make a lasting change. You can wake up one day and decide to make your entire life change. If you are new to exercise or you dropped it for a while and you want to get back to doing it, the best way to begin is with small steps.You don’t have to become an athlete overnight to make ex...
Source: Dr Portnay - February 19, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr Portnay Source Type: blogs
