Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cardiology, Inside, Your Health
When Daquain Jenkins, 29, left The Mount Sinai Hospital last year, he became the first patient in the New York metropolitan area to return home to await a heart transplant with the assistance of a portable artificial heart.
The milestone was remarkable in a number of ways. First, the Total Artificial Heart, manufactured by SynCardia Systems, Inc., in Tucson, Arizona, replaces both failing heart ventricles and four heart valves, eliminating end-stage biventricular failure. It is immediately available to patients, and serves as a bridge while they await a suitable heart donor. In addition, it allows patients to move freely and manage everyday chores while wearing a backpack that stores the 13.5-pound battery-driven device.
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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cardiology, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, News, Popular
Guest post by Simone Walters, MS, RD
Whether in the form of a hot beverage to keep the winter chill at bay or as delicious candies received as gifts for Valentine’s Day, it would seem that chocolate holds a special place in everyone’s heart this time of year—perhaps year-round if you fashion yourself a chocoholic! There have also been several reports in recent years regarding the health benefits of chocolate, music to the ears of chocolate lovers everywhere. In spite of these health benefits, it is still quite a stretch to say that chocolate is good for you. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cardiology, LGBT Health, Sexual Health
The development of anti-retroviral medication has changed the face of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Now, people with HIV are living longer and healthier lives. However, research is now showing that those who are HIV positive may be at greater risk for cardiovascular disease, such as strokes, blockages in arteries bringing blood to the heart muscle and heart attacks. Cardiovascular disease is predicted to become one of the leading medical problems in patients with HIV. (more…)
Oct 30, 2012 | Cardiology, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Heart Disease
All of us can think of a food and have flashbacks to our childhood. Foods that transport us back in time. For me, I remember the taste of Wonderbread, and the way the white fluffy slices would practically melt in my mouth. I also remember the day my mother banned the bread in favor of its counterpart, the dreaded whole wheat bread. These days, I’m grateful I made the transition early on, but why was it necessary? What’s so great about whole grains anyways? (more…)
Sep 9, 2012 | Cardiology, Exercise
Adults who are 65 years of age or older can–and should enjoy the benefits of exercise. If you have been exercising all along–you are good to go. However, if you have been sedentary, have chronic medical conditions, or are recovering from an illness or injury you may need to do some planning with your doctor to structure an individualized exercise program. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cardiology, Heart Disease, Surgery
Over the past 50 years, the treatment of heart conditions has benefitted from many dramatic developments. Sometimes, however, patients are confused by the different options and medical opinions. Should you go for a stent or a bypass or just medication? Should you see a cardiac surgeon or an interventional cardiologist? There are no pat answers. This is why experts now believe that a team approach is essential to help you select the best course of action. (more…)
