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Hello, here is your January 2017 issue of Heart Health e-Newslettter.
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Happy and Healthy New Year!
Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
e-Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter is intended to raise awareness of heart health-related issues and to encourage our readers to be educated and to take charge of their health and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. One of a doctor’s primary obligations is to educate patients. In fact the origin of the word ‘doctor’ is (via Old French) from the Latin doctor which means ‘teacher’ (from docere ‘teach’).
This complimentary monthly educational service is for our patients and their families but please forward it to anyone who might find it of interest. Click here to enter our website and learn more about our practice. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
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As seen in Los Angeles Magazine's January 2017 issue, Cedars-Sinai Cardiologist Dr. Mark Urman is named as a Super Doctor for the ninth straight year
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Enhanced Access Membership Program (EAMP) 2017
The Patient-Physician Relationship is The True Core of Great Medical Care
“It’s far more important to know what person has the disease than what disease the person has.“ – attributed to Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine.
- Personalized concierge services not covered by private insurance of Medicare
- Three annual membership options to choose from. Patients choose what works best for them.
- Increasing levels of priority and enhanced access for routine appointments and testing and to speak with your cardiologist on routine matters.
- Priority completion of administrative paper-work and fees waived
- Global CARE coverage (for Concierge level members). Critical care air rescue and evacuation anywhere in the world with the coordination of your cardiologist and the Cleveland Clinic.
- Validated parking (Premier and Concierge members)
- Convenient VIP parking for Concierge members for office visits
Current members should look for renewal information in the mail this month or speak to our staff when visiting our office before the end of the year.
If you are not a current EAMP member, and wish to maximize your experience with our office and your top-tier cardiologist, click here for more information or call our practice manager, Lilly Garzona at 310.659.0715.
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Of course, if you ever have any concerns or issues with our office or doctors, please always feel free to call us and let us know how we can improve or help make your experience better.
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Health News
| Study Ties Alcohol Abuse to Increased Heart Risks |
| Association similar to that from high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and diabetes, researchers say |
MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2017 A new study suggests that people who abuse alcohol also boost their risk of three cardiac conditions: atrial fibrillation, heart attack and congestive heart failure.
The ... » Read the full article |
| High Pain Tolerance Tied to 'Silent' Heart Attack Risk |
| Unusual symptoms include upper back or jaw pain, shortness of breath and nausea, cardiologist says |
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2016 People who are less sensitive to pain may be at increased risk of having a "silent" heart attack, a new study hints.
Chest pain is one of the "classic" symptoms of a heart attack. But many peopl... » Read the full article |
| HIV May Double Odds of Heart Attack |
| Study suggests that tools used to predict risk need tweaking for those with AIDS-causing virus |
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2016 As people with HIV are living longer, new concerns are cropping up, such as a risk for heart attack up to two times greater than for people without the AIDS-causing virus, a new study reports.
T... » Read the full article |
| Women Fare Better Than Men After a Heart Valve Replacement |
| While women initially have more complications, chances of survival are higher, study says |
MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 Women have a higher survival rate than men after a specific type of heart valve replacement procedure, a new study finds.
The procedure is called a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Re... » Read the full article |
| Chemo More Damaging to Hearts of Diabetics: Study |
| Those with blood sugar disease showed more early warning signs of heart failure |
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2016 A small study finds that cancer patients who have diabetes may suffer worse heart damage from chemotherapy, potentially boosting their risk of heart failure.
There are increasing reports of toxic e... » Read the full article |
| Certain Breast Cancer Drugs Tied to Blood Vessel Damage |
| But findings from small study are unlikely to change current practice, doctors say |
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2016 Women on breast cancer drugs called aromatase inhibitors may show signs of early blood vessel damage that could lead to heart disease, a small study suggests.
Researchers found that compared with he... » Read the full article |
| Yoga Called Good Medicine for High Blood Pressure |
| People who added this practice to a healthy lifestyle saw their pressure levels drop, study found |
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2016 Yoga may help reduce blood pressure in people who are at risk for developing hypertension, a new study finds.
"Patients with pre-hypertension [slightly elevated blood pressure] are likely to devel... » Read the full article |
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| Make a Healthy Lifestyle Your New Year's Resolution |
| Seven goals to get you started |
| Health Tip: Set a Health Goal That Lasts |
| Stick with it all year long |
| Health Tip: 3 Steps to Eating Healthier |
| Avoid fat, sugar and salt |
| Plant-Based Diets Score Big for Healthy Weight Loss |
| U.S. News & World Report ranks DASH diet No. 1 for 7th year in a row |
| "Eat to Your Heart's Content" |
| Learn more about the best heart-healthy dietary options including the DASH diet |
| Many Young Adults With High Cholesterol Not on Statins as Recommended |
| Guidelines suggest the meds could help ward off heart trouble, but too many people are missing out, study finds |
| Learn More About Statins |
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| Routine Checkup Should Assess Fitness, Too |
| Cardiorespiratory test would help gauge patients' heart disease risk, doctor says |
| Debbie Reynold's Death Puts Spotlight on 'Broken Heart Syndrome' |
| The actress, 84, died a day after daughter Carrie Fisher passed away; doctors say stress may have contributed |
| Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart? |
| Broken heart syndrome also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo Syndrome is most common in women, seems to be related to hearing shocking news that presumably leads to toxic levels of stress hormones (CNN) |
| Is Season the Reason Why Heart Deaths Spike at Christmas? |
| Increase isn't tied to cold temps, but likely due to holiday-related factors, researchers say |
| Women Chasing Holiday Perfection May Miss Signs of Heart Trouble |
| Stress can be damaging, so take time for yourself during the season, cardiologist advises |
| What are Heart Failure, Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest? |
| A string of recent celebrity deaths serves as a stark reminder that cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer around the world (CNN) |
| Heart Failure Protein May Signal Early Brain Damage |
| Higher levels indicated potential trouble, study showed |
| Normal Blood Pressure in Clinic May Mask Hypertension |
| Young, lean patients can have high blood pressure that's not caught during regular exams, study finds |
| Learn More About an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor |
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| Regular Drinkers, Irregular Heartbeat? |
| Even moderate amounts of alcohol may contribute to atrial fibrillation, study suggests |
| Head Off 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' |
| Eating and drinking too much, whether on a holiday or a weekend, can increase your risk for cardiac complications |
| A Handful of Nuts Is Good for Your Health |
| Eating about an ounce of nuts a day lowered the risk of heart disease, diabetes, respiratory infections and other ills (NY Times) |
| Heart Rate Change When Standing Up Might Predict Older Adult's Death Risk |
| People with slower heart rate recovery had higher odds of dying within 4 years, study found |
| Study Finds Worrisome Heart Effects Among Some Football Players |
| It suggests college linemen have higher blood pressure, thickening of heart wall |
| Smartphones Could Be a Boon to Heart Health Research |
| Study finds tracking people's activity with the devices is cheaper, more reliable that conventional methods |
| Taking a Long Plane or Car Trip? Protect Yourself From Blood Clots |
| Sitting for long periods puts you at risk for potentially deadly deep vein thrombosis |
| Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk |
| Chinese-based study, analysis of previous research point to everyday use decreasing the odds |
| Stay Optimistic, Live Longer? |
| Optimism May Decrease Risk Of Various Diseases, Significant associations between increasing levels of optimism and decreasing risks of various diseases and death from heart disease, stroke, cancer, respiratory disease and infections (NY Times) |
| Celebrex May Not Pose Bigger Heart Risk Than Similar Drugs |
| Researchers found more complications, such as bleeding and kidney problems, for the pain relievers ibuprofen and naproxen. Heart patients who cannot avoid using NSAIDs should still be on the lowest dose possible for the shortest period of time. |
| A Test To Help Determine Your Risk of Heart Attack |
| CardioHealth, a 5 minute non-invasive test can help us tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. Are you at risk for a heart attack or stroke? |
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