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FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH

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As an Open Heart Surgery survivor of 30 years, I have experienced firsthand the profound impact that heart health has on overall well-being. Heart Wellness is something I am very close to, not just because of my journey, but also due to the alarming statistics surrounding heart disease, particularly among women. It turns out that women are some of the people most significantly impacted by heart disease, yet often misdiagnosed or overlooked until it’s too late—sometimes from an early age! It’s critical to recognize that heart health is a lifelong commitment, and preventative care cannot start early enough. This February, as the American Heart Association celebrates awareness and knowledge about this challenging condition, I urge everyone to join in the efforts to educate and empower others. Please share this vital information with your communities, families, and friends, as raising awareness can save lives and foster a healthier future for all.

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-healthy-living

You can find a copy of the Take Action for Your Heart sheet at the link below:
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/take-action-your-heart-get-started-fact-sheet

FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 7

All the best in Heart Wellness!

Open Heart Surgery Survivor

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News you can use 🙂

Surviving the impact of Open-Heart Surgery is an experience that I continue to celebrate. Today I celebrate 29 years since that surgery so many years ago. Why is it important to me? Well, if you click this link to the Women Heart, website, you will be taken to a website which provides information of the things women should be aware of because we are often mis-diagnosed. Young Women….you can be a part of a growing group of knowledgeable women who understand the signals women experience and provide valuable support. The Women Heart website was not available when I was confronted with a heart problem. The heart problem I was diagnosed with was rare (Atrial Myxoma). Luckily (and I do mean it was luck) – my general doctor believed I needed to see a cardiologist. She referred me to Dr. Emmanuel Troulakis. He took the time to listen and was expert at doing an ultra-sound, which indicated a problem with the blood flow to my heart. He found there was a problem!
However, “luck” also happens to the “well-prepared”. Nowadays, there are organizations that can help you to be well-informed and supported. See the details below.

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Learn more by clicking the links below.
A website about Women and heart disease – Heart Sisters
Stay in Touch – https://www.womenheart.org/subscribe/
Courage info – https://www.womenheart.org/virtual-red-bag-of-courage/
Woman Heart TV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtlZ2tLm8J4QScanzLrL1tQ

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Learn more at –
Heart Sisters – “best blog on the web for women living with heart disease“
https://myheartsisters.org/

The American Heart Association has some interesting topics at the link below. The role of Pets, Diet and more. When you find a moment take a look.
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-bond-for-life-pets/pets-as-coworkers

All the best to you in Wellness!

What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?

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People often use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.

Learn more at the links below.

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/what-is-cpr

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All the best in Wellness!

Latest Aspirin News Guidelines

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Mayo Clinic

“There are some important nuances of the guidelines. They don’t apply to people who’ve already had a heart attack or stroke. And they don’t tell adults who are currently taking daily aspirin to stop taking it. However, the task force does caution that because of increased bleeding risk with age, patients may need to consider stopping daily aspirin use around age 75.“

Read details at source:
https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2022-04-26/older-adults-shouldnt-start-a-routine-of-daily-aspirin-task-force-says

All the best for your well-being!

Open Heart Surgery – A True Heartcare Story

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“Open-Heart Surgery survivor“. I am one of the lucky women who had doctors who believed that I was having pains in my heart. At 47 years old heavy breathing, excruciating pain in my chest, ‘unusual fatigue’ – all of that – did not resemble anything most of the doctors I saw would expect from a woman my age. This is the story of many a woman young and old.

February is American Heart Month. This Friday February 4th is National Wear Red Day in the United States.

Know the Facts About Women and Heart Disease by using the resources below. A brief introduction is available on my podcast – Episode 31

You can also listen to the Wellness Connections on Apple podcast,
Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice.
Just click the link below to select.
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7

Know the facts for women:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-disease/art-20046167


Learn more at:
https://nationaltoday.com/american-heart-month/

https://nationaltoday.com/american-heart-month/ via @natltoday

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https://myheartsisters.org/about-women-and-heart-disease/myths-facts/

It’s HEART Month for Love & Health

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February is a great time to celebrate  Valentine’s Day, and being grateful for the  love in our lives.  It’s also Heart Awareness Month.  Yes!  As a Brave Heart survivor of open heart surgery of almost  25 years,  this is an issue close to my heart 😊 (pun intended).

Heart disease is a complicated health challenge all over the world.  However, in particular, this month I would like to call attention to the fact that  heart attack  symptoms  for women are quite different from the ones diagnosed for men.  In addition, women are often misdiagnosed in emergency rooms after the heart damage has occurred [ref: https://myheartsisters.org/2009/05/28/heart-attack-misdiagnosis-women].  Below are some of the signs women should consider when being diagnosed for heart disease.  Notice there is no suggestion of heavy chest pain.

♥ Shortness of breath, ♥ Pain in one or both arms, ♥ Nausea or vomiting,
♥ Sweating, ♥ Lightheadedness, or dizziness, ♥ Unusual fatigue, ♥ Indigestion.

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The Aspirin Question

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Just when we thought we had the right information about taking aspirin,  a new study comes out to create confusion.  Even though I have had heart surgery, I must admit I do not take aspirin.  As a matter of fact, I only took it immediately after my open heart surgery 23 years ago.  My surgery   was not because of a heart attack. I stopped taking aspirin because of an allergic reaction one time, and I never took it again.  Now, it turns out that I am on the right side of what is healthy for my age.  Below is a summary of my findings, which I hope helps clear up a few things for you. Please use the source links for more detailed information.

♥ If you are 70 and older, there is no benefit at all to taking an aspirin a day, unless you have had a heart attack; have a stent; had a bypass surgery; suffer from angina, or had a stroke.
♥ The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that those in their 50s with a 10 percent higher risk because they have high blood pressure/high cholesterol, should continue to take aspirin.  The same is true for people in their 60s.
♥ Aspirin can cause bleeding, which can be dangerous. Find out from your doctor whether there are benefits for you. Continue reading →