July 31st, 2007
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 […]
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July 28th, 2007
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 […]
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July 24th, 2007
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. […]
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July 23rd, 2007
Here is a glimpse at my Hearty Life!
Have a great Monday!
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July 22nd, 2007
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 […]
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July 19th, 2007
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 […]
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July 17th, 2007
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 […]
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July 16th, 2007
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 […]
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July 16th, 2007
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 […]
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July 15th, 2007
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 […]
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