Tag Archives: heart attack prevention

Statins benefit women as much as men

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Walt Larimore

For the first time a study proves statins are as effective in preventing heart attacks in women as well as men.

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Some NSAIDs potentially dangerous for heart attack survivors

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Walt Larimore

When heart attack survivors or those with heart disease take certain pain relievers it puts them at higher risk for heart attack or death according to a new study in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association.

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Cardiovascular safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Walt Larimore

I’m surprised how many of my patients are NOT aware of the potential cardiovascular risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve). If you’re in their camp, don’t miss this report:

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The Formula for Good Health = 0, 5, 10, 30, 150

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Walt Larimore

An easy-to-remember formula for good health (0, 5, 10, 30, 150) is proposed in a wonderful editorial in American Family Physician titled “Preventive Health: Time for Change.” The author suggests this formula to physicians to “help patients achieve healthy lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Can Calcium Supplements Cause Heart Attacks?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Calcium supplements are coming under scrutiny due to concerns that they might increase heart attacks. A new study shows that patients over 40 who take 500 mg/day or more of calcium have an increased risk of heart attack. And, the … Continue reading →

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Is milk from grass-fed cows more heart-healthy?

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Reuters Health has a report I thought you might find interesting. It’s based upon a new study answering the question, “If milk does the heart good, does it do the heart better if it comes from dairy cows grazed on … Continue reading →

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TV Viewing Linked To Increased Heart Risk Factors In Young Adults

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Walt Larimore

TV watching in early adulthood is linked to increase in risk factors for heart disease, researchers have just announced. They studied more than 5,600 men and women who were asked about their viewing habits at age 23 and then again … Continue reading →

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Could increasing your happiness reduce your risk of heart disease?

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Walt Larimore

In a large, population-based study out of Europe, researchers found that an increased positive affect (happiness) was protective against a 10-year incidence of coronary heart disease. The researchers are suggesting that preventive strategies may be enhanced not only by reducing … Continue reading →

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Acai Berry Supplements. Super fruit or super rip off?

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Walt Larimore

A reader wrote, “I would like to see Dr. Walt do a blog topic on the claimed health benefits, to include weight loss, from taking Acai Berry supplements. There seems to be a lot of controversy and confusion about the … Continue reading →

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Daily Glass of Orange Juice Is Heart Smart

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Walt Larimore

An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but orange juice may be good at the job, too. An antioxidant in orange juice called hesperidin improves blood vessel function and helps lower a person’s risk of heart … Continue reading →

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More reasons to consider having your vitamin D level checked – you may think better and have less arthritis

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Low vitamin D levels may impair thinking and adequate vitamin D levels may help prevent knee osteoarthritis, according to two studies released this last week. Both of these studies, added to the others I’ve discussed in this blog in the … Continue reading →

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New research questions low-dose aspirin prevent heart attacks and strokes

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Walt Larimore

BBC News reports that “low-dose aspirin should NOT routinely be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes,” according to research published in the Lancet.  So, if you are on a daily aspirin for primary prevention of a heart attack or … Continue reading →

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FDA Approves Triple-Drug Antihypertensive Polypill – Should you consider a polypill?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Hidden behind all of the Swine flu news stories is this one – which I feel is significantly more important when it comes to public health. The FDA just gave its official thumbs-up to an antihypertensive polypill. Could this pave … Continue reading →

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Are multivitamins helpful or harmful when it comes to preventing chronic diseases?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

According to the LA Times, “a spate of high-profile studies published in the last few years shows that a variety of popular supplements — including calcium, selenium, and vitamins A, C and E — don’t do anything to reduce the … Continue reading →

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How You Can Eat Heart-Healthy Food While Eating Out – What to enjoy, what to avoid

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Eating out doesn’t have to mean consuming foods that contribute to heart disease. Recently Men’s Health magazine Editor Peter Moore discussed healthy options in three different types of cuisines, Italian, Mexican, and Chinese, and talked about menu “warning” words that can … Continue reading →

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What a woman’s heart needs, at every age

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Heart disease is the number-one killer of women in the US. While 8 million women have it,  you can take specific steps to protect your heart starting at an early age. What’s more, a new study shows that in recent … Continue reading →

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Doctor Urges Caution in Interpreting New Findings on Cholesterol Drug

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Walt Larimore

On March 31, 2008, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca trumpeted the early closing of its so-called JUIPITER trial of a cholesterol-lowering drug (statin), Crestor. The results after only two years yielded “unequivocal evidence” of the drug’s effectiveness, the trial concluded, and the … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive blood test identifies people with a normal cholesterol at risk for heart attack, stroke – and a statin medicine may save lives and change preventive medicine

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Walt Larimore

Whew! This is long title describing the remarkable results of a study, just announced at the American Heart Association’s meeting in New Orleans, which showed that AstraZeneca’s cholesterol fighting Crestor (rosuvastatin) slashed deaths, heart attacks, strokes, and artery-clearing procedures in … Continue reading →

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