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Of Pacemakers and Other Electrical Devices
Created on 12/23/2008
People with articifical pacemakers in place need to be cautious around certain electrical devices to be sure the regular pulse of the pacemaker is not interfered with.
Experts believe that the majority of household electrical devices are safe to use for most people with a pacemaker, though some people may experience single beat interruptions. Precautions do apply, and anyone with a pacemaker should be familiar with them.
ALWAYS ask your cardiologist FIRST to be sure.
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A worldwide view of a heart healthy diet
Created on 10/22/2008
The majority of research into what makes up a heart healthy diet has focused on people of European descent; however, the culinary traditions of people from cultures all over the world vary greatly, which makes development of widely applicable heart healthy dietary recommendations a complicated endeavor. Fortunately, a newly published study sheds light on the subject. The authors of the INTERHEART trial looked at medical data from 52 countries and found that the generally held belief that a diet high in vegetables and fruit can protect against heart disease holds true around the globe, regardless of culture. On the other hand, what also holds true is that a diet high in fried or salty foods increases the risk for heart attack.
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