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A Hearty Life

Archive for July 2007

July 31st, 2007

FDA Gives Avandia The OK To Stay On The Market

I posted this as well over at Diabetes Notes, but I think it is big enough news that you will excuse the duplication.
Ok, it is official… Avandia will stay on the market.  The FDA voted an overwhelming yes to keeping the drug on the shelves.  They stated that they are recommending that there be warning […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

July 28th, 2007

A New Way To Predict The Future For Patients After A Torn Aorta

A torn aorta is more often than none fatal. The aorta is the largest vessel of blood in our body and is essential in circulating blood through or cardiovascular system. Like I had already mentioned, most patients that enter the hospital with a tear in their aorta… don’t leave. What is even […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

July 24th, 2007

Sex, Eating And Sleeping. Three Things That Can Trigger A Heart Attack…

Anger really can trigger a heart attack. But then, so can getting sick, being too hot, being too cold, air pollution, lack of sleep, grief, overeating, natural disasters, exercise and sex.
The worst thing for true cardiac patient is the actual event of waking in the morning? What you say? Apparently that is true. […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 6 comments

July 23rd, 2007

My Hearty Life!

Here is a glimpse at my Hearty Life!
Have a great Monday!

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July 22nd, 2007

An Absolutely Horrible Poem From The Bottom Of My Heart

H is for how wonderful
E is for energetic
A is for amazing
R is for rarely less than perfect
T is for terrific and truly mind blowing
And Y is for you,
So here’s to A Hearty Life from here to age 102…
Wow, I really stink at this poetry stuff, but you get the idea! Have a wonderful weekend […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

July 19th, 2007

“Bluetooth” Type Device Can Warn Hospitals Of Potential Heart Attack Patients

Are you sitting down? I have one for you. I actually had to read through it twice because I just can’t believe how far technology has come even in my short thirty something years. There is now a device that can be linked to your cell phone that can text message an alert […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 3 comments

July 17th, 2007

Lawn Mowing Can Be Fatal Among Heart Patients

As I drove across the road today, that is American slang for went from here to there, I noticed several people mowing their lawns. Why is this a big deal you ask? Because it was 95 degrees outside and the humidity could have taken your breath away.
The George Mason University has published stats […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment

July 16th, 2007

“Patch” Helps The Heart Grow New Cells

A new “patch” that is placed on damaged portions of a heart can help regenerate cardiac cells after a heart attack and regenerate heart function. This is pretty amazing stuff. Now if we can make the transition from rats to humans we could see a decrease in the need for heart transplants.
“Normally, adult […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

July 16th, 2007

A Cool Heart Healthy Dessert For Hot Summer Nights

I have a Hearty dessert recipe to share with y’all. It is summer, which means it is hot to keep things cool. I learned that saying last week, I am such a mom! Anyway, Fresh Fruit Kebabs…
You can dip them in sugar free cool whip and/or vanilla or chocolate sugar free pudding.
You […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment

July 15th, 2007

A Hearty Quiz… See How Many Answers You Know!

Here is a little quizey-poo with my ever so lovely hubby. Let’s see how much info he has absorbed through the years of living with this cardiac nurse…
1. What is a MI?
Myocardial Infarction- right oh!
2. What is a normal cholesterol number?
low 100 to mid 100’s- he is so good!
3. What […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

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