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obituary1 year ago

Exploring the Legacy of Philip A. Ades

Dr. Philip A. Ades, a renowned cardiologist and pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Burlington, VT. Over his 40-year career, he significantly advanced cardiac rehabilitation, developing guidelines for the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. As an Endowed Professor at the University of Vermont, he founded the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program and contributed to over 200 publications. Dr. Ades was also a beloved clinician and mentor, dedicated to preventive cardiology and the advancement of women in science. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Deborah Rubin, three children, and two grandsons.

via VTDigger|
#cardiac-rehabilitation#cardiology#medical-research
health1 year ago

Twins Urge Reform in Healthcare Access for Heart Failure Patients

Twin sisters in Northern Ireland, both diagnosed with heart failure, are highlighting disparities in healthcare access due to differing health trust policies. While Nicole receives cardiac rehabilitation in the Southern Trust, Farrah, under the Northern Trust, has not been offered the same support, leading to feelings of fear and frustration. The sisters call for a more equitable healthcare system, as current trust-specific criteria result in unequal access to vital cardiac rehab services. The Department of Health is consulting on improving access across trusts.

via BBC.com|
#cardiac-rehabilitation#health#health-trusts
health1 year ago

"Exclusive: 49-Year-Old Single Mom's Widowmaker Heart Attack Symptoms Revealed"

Sarah Casalan Bittle, a single mom and President of the UPS Store, Inc., nearly missed the signs of a widowmaker heart attack after experiencing indigestion and nausea following a meal. Despite being active and having no known health conditions, she suffered a 100% blockage in the main artery of her heart, leading to a life-threatening situation. After surviving a heart attack and undergoing intense medical procedures, including robotic cardiac surgery, she now advocates for awareness of heart attack symptoms in women and encourages patients to voice their preferences for less invasive treatment options.

via TODAY|
#cardiac-rehabilitation#health#heart-attack
health2 years ago

"Cardiologist shares exercise tips for reducing heart attack effects in women"

Sushmita Sen's cardiologist, Dr Rajiv B Bhagwat, says that fitness not only saved her despite the nature of her blockage but ensured quick blood flow to the site of blockage, causing minimal damage to the heart. Exercise increases the ability of muscles to get more oxygen out of the blood, reducing the need for the heart to pump more blood to the muscles. He advises the need for a cardiac rehabilitation programme for anybody who has had a heart attack. After menopause, women catch up with men very fast and are just as much at risk, reporting high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

via The Indian Express|
#cardiac-rehabilitation#exercise#health