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    Atrial Fibrillation | CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology - 8 month(s) ago

    Under normal circumstances, the human heart pumps to a strong and steady beat – in fact, more than 100,000 heartbeats each day! But if you have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, the heart doesn’t always beat or keep pace the way it should. Many people with AFib say they can feel their heart racing, fluttering or skipping beats. AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). A major concern with AFib is that it also makes blood clots in the heart that can travel and cause strokes or block flow to

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      September is #AFibAwarenessMonth! People with #AFib are 5 times more likely to have a #stroke than people who don't. #CardioSmart has a variety of resources on AFib you can easily share with your patients! https://t.co/SV1yzIqU7R https://t.co/8ptCnv4Vih

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    What Are SGLT2 Inhibitors? - 9 month(s) ago

    SGLT2 inhibitors are a type of medication. They are now recommended for many people with heart failure, ongoing coronary artery disease, kidney disease, or diabetes. Digital download only. 

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      A new #CardioSmart infographic – “What are SGLT2 inhibitors?” – helps patients understand the benefits of this new class of drugs, possible side effects & questions to discuss with their health care team! Download the infographic here: https://t.co/D3s0n2fXgE https://t.co/aXX05TVvDl

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    Active and Mindful Living - 9 month(s) ago

    Being physically active and finding ways to reduce stress can help prevent or manage heart disease. Download this infographic to learn more. Digital download only

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      Being physically active and finding ways to reduce stress can help prevent or manage heart disease! The #CardioSmart Active & Mindful Living infographic lists easy ways for your patients to stay active. https://t.co/1jq7897Ue9 #ACCLatinAmerica https://t.co/SWHw7SF0Lc

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    Cardiac Rehabilitation | CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology - 9 month(s) ago

    Have you ever wondered what it might be like to have your own personal coach and cheerleader—someone to help you live a more active and healthful life, and make it a priority? In many ways, this is what cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) programs do for people recovering from certain heart-related conditions and procedures. How? Among other things, cardiac rehab offers one-on-one supervised exercise regimens, practical advice for heart-healthy eating and reducing stress, and support for managing

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      A study found 1 in 3 patients who are eligible don’t receive a referral to cardiac rehab from their doctor & only 1 in 4 patients referred actually went. Use the #CardioSmart tool below to show your patients how important #cvRehab is! https://t.co/SrwB8zPdQI #ACCLatinAmerica https://t.co/oiS8Rjbsl6

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    Pregnancy Complications May Signal Future Heart Troubles | CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology - 9 month(s) ago

    Pregnancy is a natural stress test on the heart. Why? As soon as a woman becomes pregnant, many changes begin in the body, including a dramatic rise in blood flow and extra workload on the heart. These are all healthy and normal parts of helping to nourish the growing baby, and most moms-to-be won’t have any heart troubles during pregnancy. But for a growing number of women, pregnancy may bring about new – often temporary – spikes in blood pressure or blood sugar levels. High blood pressure in pregnancy,

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      💬 Patient education can really help us work as a team! - Dr. @nataliebello9 ACC’s #CardioSmart has #patienteducation materials on pregnancy and heart health for you to share with your patients. https://t.co/9GdM37Apcl #ACCLatinAmerica https://t.co/omZME8upmr https://t.co/GzVQtUQQOn

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