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"Effective Natural Methods for Reducing Cholesterol Levels"
High cholesterol can lead to serious health problems, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke. To lower cholesterol levels naturally, experts recommend making lifestyle changes such as eating healthy foods (oats, beans, apples, grapes, fish, and nuts), quitting smoking, losing weight, and engaging in regular exercise. A simple blood test can assess cholesterol levels, and individuals with a family history of high cholesterol or diabetes should consult with a doctor or medical professional for further evaluation and guidance.
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Reconsidering Long-Term Beta-Blocker Use After Heart Attack
Beta-blocker treatment beyond 1 year after myocardial infarction (MI) for patients without heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction was not associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes in a new analysis of a nationwide cohort of more than 40,000 patients. The study was published online in Heart on May 2. The authors suggest that determining whether beta-blockers are indicated beyond the first year after MI may have an impact on patient health-related quality of life. More evidence from large randomized clinical trials is needed to answer this question.
Painkillers and Diabetes: Heart Failure Risk and Treatment Options.
Short-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with an increased risk for heart failure hospitalization among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a Danish registry study. The most at-risk subgroups were patients ages 80 and older, those poorly managed as evidenced by elevated HbA1c levels and no or only one antidiabetic drug, and new NSAID users without previous prescriptions. Several position statements already caution against both short-term and long-term use of NSAIDs in patients at high cardiovascular risk.