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    Melanie Thomassian

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    Your 15 Point Checklist to Better Health

    Diabetes is much more prevalent in African-Americans than other groups of people, and unfortunately if you already have diabetes you are also much more likely to develop heart disease, heart attack, or stroke.   Over the last number of weeks we’ve been looking at why this is the case, and this week I want us to think about how you... Read moreChevron
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    Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?

    Blood clots are the dreaded complication of the abnormal heart rhythm aka, Atrial Fibrillation.  By itself the rhythm rarely is fatal. What makes it a serious heart condition is the fact that blood clots commonly form if the rhythm is not treated properly.  Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm arising from the upper chambers... Read moreChevron
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    Why Do African-Americans Have an Increased Risk of Diabetes?

    As we discussed last week, diabetes in black adults is more prevalent than among other groups of people. But, why is this?   Well, there are certain risk factors which will increase your chance of developing type 2 diabetes if you are African-American. These are: Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) As African-American men get older,... Read moreChevron
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    Cranberries: Flavonoid-rich, Antioxidant-rich Fruit for the Heart

    Cranberries will soon be bursting on the scene, fresh from the fall harvest.   Cranberries have a rich history of uses for health. Cranberry poultices to heal wounds were used during American colonial days. Sailors carried cranberries on long voyages to prevent scurvy (vitamin C deficiency).   More recently, cranberries have been... Read moreChevron
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    Electric Shock for Atrial Fibrillation: Is it Dangerous?

    “You want to do what?” she asked.   “Because you have Atrial Fibrillation, I’d like to schedule you for an electrical cardioversion,” I said. A middle-aged woman with Atrial Fibrillation was in my office.  She was suffering with symptoms of fatigue and breathlessness.  Her heart was racing at... Read moreChevron
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