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October 7, 2022
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 310.659.0715
Cedars Sinai Medical Office Towers
8635 West Third Street Suite 890W
Los Angeles CA 90048
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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health e-Newsletter
This complimentary monthly educational service is for our patients and their families but please forward it to anyone who might find it of interest. It usually is sent out the first Friday morning of each month with occasional additional special editions as well or with adjustments to our delivery schedule during health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. 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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Another Reason to Get the Flu Shot: Lowered Risk for Stroke
 | Meet Dr Arash Nayeri
Drs Caren and Urman and all of the COR Medical Group team are pleased to introduce you to Dr. Arash Nayeri. Dr. Nayeri did his cardiology training at UCLA Medical Center and has worked with us for over a year in covering our patients hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai. He joined us in the office full time July 1. Click here to learn more about Dr Nayeri
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In Focus
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» The Benefits of Adding a Drizzle of Olive Oil to Your Diet
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The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an "elixir of youth and health." Centuries later, research offers evidence about the benefits of olive oil in our daily diets. Consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day may lower heart disease risk as well as risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to people who never or rarely consumed olive oil
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» Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Bad for Your Heart?
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 Artificial sweeteners are a popular way to try to keep slim, but French researchers suggest they may also increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke
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» Coffee Might Perk Up Your Heart and Life Span
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Folks who drink two or three cups of coffee daily appear to live longer than people who don’t care for the beverage. Coffee lovers also seemed to have healthier hearts, which might contribute to the longevity boost.
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» The Science-Backed Strategies That Will Actually Help You Eat Better
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 Many of the strategies that you think will work don't. Here are the surprising things that do (Wall Street Journal)
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» Biggest Study Yet Finds No Link Between Statins, Muscle Aches
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Cholesterol-lowering statins are proven lifesavers, but they’ve also gained a reputation for causing muscle aches and pains in a good number of patients. That reputation is undeserved, according to a new large-scale analysis of data from nearly two dozen clinical trials of statins
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» Genetics May Explain Rare Heart Inflammation in Some Young People
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 Gene abnormalities may make some people more susceptible to myocarditis, a rare type of heart inflammation that can affect young people and athletes
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» Many Older Adults May Not Get the Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment They Need
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 Nearly half of U.S. adults – about 116 million people – have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. When not properly controlled, it can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.
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» How to Spot -- Or Prevent -- Dangerous Aortic Dissection
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Sudden severe chest or upper back pain are possible signs of an aortic dissection. Your first thought might be "heart attack" but an aortic dissection is very different. Vascular and cardiac surgeons are well aware of the dangers associated with an aortic dissection, a tear in the main artery of the heart.
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» Tear in Heart's Aorta Often Deadly, Though Survival Improving
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A torn aorta can often be deadly, but a new study has found that survival has improved significantly over the past several decades. But it can still be five times more deadly if not repaired surgically
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» Who's at Higher Risk for A-Fib, Men or Women?
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 A new study from researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles revealed that women were 50% more likely to develop a-fib, an irregular heart rhythm disorder, than men
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AHA News: Heart Risk Factors, Not Heart Disease Itself, May Increase Odds of COVID-19 Death
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Seeking to clarify connections between pre-existing heart disease and COVID-19, a study of critically ill patients has found their risk of dying from COVID-19 may stem not directly from heart disease, but from the factors that contribute to it.People ...
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Blood Clot Risk Remains Higher Almost a Year After COVID
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An increased risk of blood clots persists for close to a year after a COVID-19 infection, a large study shows. The health records of 48 million unvaccinated adults in the United Kingdom suggest that the pandemic's first wave in 2020 may have led to a ...
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HIV & Hepatitis Can Be Deadly Combo for the Heart
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As people with HIV age, their odds for heart attack rise -- and those with untreated hepatitis C have an even higher risk, a new study finds."HIV and ...
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Heart Disease Can Plague Adults With ADHD
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New research suggests that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may trigger more than just psychi ...
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Have Sleep Apnea & Heart Disease? CPAP May Keep You Out of the Hospital
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People with heart disease should be screened for sleep apnea, the authors of a new study suggest. They found that consistent use of a CPAP machine lowered the chances of winding ...
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Getting Your Gums Cleaned Could Mean Better Outcomes After Heart Attack
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hile dental and medical care are thought to be related, researchers wondered what impact oral care might have on a serious heart condition.A University of Michigan team studied more than 2,000 patients who had a heart attack in 2017. The patients had ...
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Lupus, Psoriasis Patients May Face Greater Dangers After Heart Attack
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eople with autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis who suffer a heart attack are more likely to die or develop severe heart-related complications in the aftermath, a new study shows.A heart attack creates more serious healt ...
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How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?
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here's an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease and cancer: Start walking.Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference,
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