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Heart disease remains on the rise in the United States

Austin Tang — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:21:58 +0000

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Heart disease remains on the rise in the United States. Most people are aware of common risk factors like high blood pressure and bad cholesterol, but there’s one lesser-known, inherited heart disease risk factor that affects millions and is passed down through families. It’s called lipoprotein(a), (lip-o-pro-teen-a) or Lp(a), (L-P-little A) and experts say having a high level can independently increase the risk of having a heart event such as a heart attack or stroke.

Joining us now is Dr. Icilma (EYE-SIL-MA) Fergus, (Fur-GUS) Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiovascular Disparities and Clinical Lipidology at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, and Lynn, who is living with high L-p(a), to talk about this hidden heart risk and what you should know.

GUEST BIO

Icilma V. Fergus, MD, FACC, FASPC
Professor of Medicine
Director of Cardiovascular Disparities and Clinical Lipidology
Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Fergus is a board-certified professional in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, currently serving as the Director of Clinical Lipidology and Cardiovascular Disparities for the Fuster Heart Hospital at Mount Sinai. Her expertise lies in Preventative Cardiology, specifically focusing on Lipids and Hypertension, Women’s Heart Disease, and Cardiovascular Health Advocacy. She is Professor of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
With an active engagement in professional organizations, Dr. Fergus holds significant roles such as the past President of the Westchester board of the American College of Cardiology and past president of the Association of Black Cardiologists. She is also a past President of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Fergus passionately advocates for health equity and cardiac disease prevention. Her impactful contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Luminary Award from the American Heart Association, the Community Service Award from the Heart Valve Society of America, Young Black & Gifted, and Community award from Delta Sigma Theta in 2023. In addition, she has been featured on numerous publications and broadcasts, including “Here and Now” with Sandra Bookman on ABC

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FALLEN Fireman Cardiac Arrest, oversaw the Lithium Batteries for NYC , they cause some fires 🔥 Supervising Fire Marshall George Snyder

Austin Tang — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:57:26 +0000

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HEART ATTACK CONSIDERATIONS to SAVE YOUR LIFE Submitted by Winnie.

Austin Tang — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:07:57 +0000

Friends, this is very important information, patiently read on, in an emergency can save your life:
Everyone who lives alone in a room needs to see that San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee died at San Francisco General Hospital at the age of 65 at 1: 11 a.m. of a heart attack.
Please take a few minutes to read this:

1. Let’s say it’s 7: 25 p.m. and you go home (alone) after an unusually busy day at work.

2. You really feel very tired,
Chagrin and frustration.

3. Suddenly, you feel a sharp pain in your chest, which then extends to your arms and even to your chin. The nearest hospital to your home is about five kilometers away.

4. Unfortunately, you don’t know if you can get that far.

5. You took CPR training, but the guy who taught it didn’t tell you how to do it to yourself.

6. How to save a heart attack when you’re alone?
Many people suffer heart attacks when they are alone with no one to help, and irregular heart beats and dizziness can leave patients with only about 10 seconds left to lose consciousness.

7. In fact, these victims can save themselves by repeatedly coughing vigorously.
Each cough must be preceded by a deep breath,
And every cough must be deep and long, as if expectoration were coming from deep within the chest.
The victim must repeat a deep breath and cough approximately every two seconds without letting up until help arrives or until the heart feels normal again.

8. Deep breathing allows oxygen to enter the lungs, coughing squeezes the heart and keeps the blood circulating.
The crushing pressure also helps the heart return to its normal rhythm.
This way, heart attack victims have a chance to reach the hospital.

9. Communicate this information to as many people as possible.
This will save their lives!

10. Cardiologists say,
If you get this email and forward it to 10 people, you can bet that
We can save at least one life.

11. Instead of sending jokes,
Please forward this email to save a life.

12. If this message arrives in your mailbox more than once, don’t get annoyed… you should be happy that so many classmates and friends care about you and constantly remind you how to deal with a heart attack.

From: Dr. N Siva
(Senior Cardiologist)
(Senior Cardiologist)

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A Sudden heart attack what a doctor did

Austin Tang — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:43:35 +0000

A sudden heart attack in a Singapore theater

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Doctors and assistants in Singapore slapped the patient’s inner elbow and he recovered after about 2 minutes.
This video gives you advice on emergency situations to pay attention to heart patients and how to deal with a heart attack that usually happens suddenly.
Many become so helpless and die on the way to the hospital.

Please remember:

1. By slapping the inner elbow of the left hand as shown in the video, it stimulates the three acupressure points around the left side which are related to the heart and lungs.

2. Slapping will speed up blood circulation, which makes the person feel warm and stop sweating.

You need to know that a heart attack is due to a blockage of blood circulation. By tapping and slapping the inner elbow of the hand, you can increase body temperature, avoid aggregation, and facilitate blood circulation. Then immediately take the person to the hospital.

Every. It is good to pat the inside of the left elbow every day as it can prevent any heart disease and reduce the incidence of a heart attack.

Must be shared with all contacts. Small efforts can save lives.

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February is Heart Month CREATING HEART-HEALTHY HABITS Ways to Lower “Bad Cholesterol When Your Best Isn’t Enough”

Austin Tang — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:20:39 +0000

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Heart month is coming up, bringing into focus the importance of creating heart-healthy habits. There’s good reason to prioritize taking care of your heart health this February; in the U.S., approximately 30 million people have been diagnosed with the most common type of heart disease – atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
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ASCVD is a type of heart disease caused by consistent high levels of bad cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood that leads to the buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries. The plaque buildup results in problems such as heart attack and stroke. For people with ASCVD, also referred to as “known heart disease,” it’s important to lower bad cholesterol.
At the same time, many ASCVD patients struggle to lower their bad cholesterol, no matter how hard they try. For people with high cholesterol, it can be challenging to follow a strict diet, exercise and medication routine, when faced with the realities of day-to-day life.
And even when taking statins, the most commonly prescribed treatment for lowering cholesterol, up to 80% of patients with ASCVD aren’t meeting their cholesterol target. Furthermore, up to two-thirds of patients stop taking statins within one year of starting treatment.
There have been recent options available in treating the millions of patients with ASCVD who are not getting their cholesterol low enough and keeping it low. Seth J. Baum, MD, cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer of Excel Medical Clinical Trials, will be available to discuss ways to keep your heart healthy and a new available treatment option.
Interview courtesy: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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Now we Know that: 41% of U.S. Adults Delayed or Avoided Medical Care During Covid Pandemic

Austin Tang — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:57:01 +0000

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HERE ARE THE TOP QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO GET BACK ON TRACK

The high number of U.S. adults that have delayed or avoided medical care during the pandemic has led to adverse health outcomes, including increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and the latest data shows that cardiovascular disease is trending in the wrong direction. After the first year of the pandemic, there was a rise in heart disease and stroke-related deaths and declines in physical activity.
As the end of the year quicky approaches, many Americans may be thinking about how they can get their health back on track – such as getting back to the doctor and making new year’s resolutions.
Based on age and health status, there are many factors that Americans should be considering when talking to their doctor, especially when it comes to heart disease and stroke. It’s important for people to ask their doctor the right questions, including what healthy blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are, and how they can check those levels at home. It’s also a good time to check with a doctor on small steps they can take, like activity and diet, to live a heart healthy lifestyle.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Black adults in the US. As with too many other issues, Black adults are disproportionately impacted – rates of premature heart disease are 87% higher for Black adults than white adults. CDC Foundation has launched a new national campaign to encourage adults to make heart health a priority—reminding them they can get to it in small steps. The “Start Small. Live Big,” effort focuses specifically on older adults (51% of adults with cardiovascular disease are age 60 or over, according to the American Heart Association).
The campaign encourages adults to get back on track with the small steps—like scheduling their medical appointments, getting active and eating healthy—so that they can get back to living big.
The CDC Foundation collaborated with CDC’s Million Hearts® Initiative to develop the campaign, designed to support CDC’s goal of preventing one million heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular events.
Dr. Larry Sperling, cardiologist and executive director of the CDC Million Hearts initiative, Americans should ask their doctors at end-of-year visits to help get their health back on track.

www.hearthealthysteps.org

LAURENCE S. SPERLING, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASPC-BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Laurence S. Sperling, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASPC is the current Executive Director of the Million Hearts Initiative for the Division of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. He is the Founder and was the Director of The Heart Disease Prevention Center at Emory since 1997. He is currently the Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine, and Professor of Global Health in the Rollins School of Public Health. He served as the President of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology from 2014-2016, served on the writing committee of 2018 the ACC/ AHA Guideline on the Management on Blood Cholesterol, and served as Chair of the World Heart Federation writing group on the Roadmap for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention among People Living with Diabetes. Dr. Sperling was the recipient of the 2017 Award of Honor from the Alumni Association of Emory University School of Medicine. He has received awards for excellence in teaching (including 4 Golden Apple Awards and The Dean’s Teaching Award), mentorship (Emory SOM 2018 Mentorship Award), and the R. Wayne Alexander Research mentor award. He has authored over 350 manuscripts/ abstracts/ books, and has been an invited speaker on every continent except Antarctica.

Interview courtesy: CDC Foundation

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A PREVALENT CONDITION THAT CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS OUTCOMES MAY OFTEN GO UNDERDIAGNOSED & UNDERTREATED PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Austin Tang — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:29:53 +0000

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Called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), When Advanced, It’s the Leading Cause of Amputations Worldwide
and Results in High Rates of Fatal and Non-Fatal Cardiovascular Events2,3
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common chronic circulatory condition that often goes undiagnosed and undertreated.1 In fact, PAD impacts an estimated 20 million Americans,4 yet only 8.5 million are diagnosed.5 If left untreated, PAD can increase the risk of serious health outcomes such as heart attack, stroke, acute limb ischemia or even a lower limb amputation.6 Despite being largely preventable, amputations can be a devastating complication of PAD associated with high mortality.3
Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a charge to reduce nontraumatic lower-extremity amputations by 20% by 2030. Despite a steady decline in the rate of amputations in two previous decades, the amputation rate among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and diabetes – the patient group among the highest risk for lower extremity amputations – increased by 50% over a span of only six years (from 2009 to 2015) and the rate of amputations continues to rise in the U.S.3
Further, significant health disparities exist in the prevalence, diagnosis and care of patients with PAD. For example, Black Americans – who have a higher prevalence of asymptomatic PAD, less access to quality vascular care,6 and are at risk for delays in care8 – are up to 4x more likely to have an amputation as a result of PAD compared to White Americans.3
Serious outcomes, including lower-extremity amputation, cannot be effectively prevented if its leading cause, PAD, is not diagnosed and managed.6 By elevating PAD awareness and increasing access to screening and treatment, both patients and physicians can be empowered to better understand the symptoms of PAD, seek care at the optimal time, and have the right conversations at their visits to help reduce the chance of serious outcomes.5
Dr. Geoffrey Barnes, cardiologist, vascular medicine specialist, and faculty member at the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center and Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, to discuss the importance of early identification, intervention and management of PAD.
Interview courtesy: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
References
1 Afzal N, Sohn S, Scott CG, Liu H, Kullo IJ, Arruda-Olson AM. Surveillance of Peripheral Arterial Disease Cases Using Natural Language Processing of Clinical Notes. AMIA Jt Summits Transl Sci Proc. 2017;2017:28-36. Retrieved June 2, 2021 from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5543345/#r2-2609862.
2 Norgren L, Hiatt WR, Dormandy JA, Hirsch AT, et al. The next 10 years in the management of peripheral artery disease: perspectives from the ‘PAD 2009’ Conference. Eur Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2010;40(3):375-380.
3 Creager MA, Matsushita K, Arya S, et al. Reducing nontraumatic lower-extremity amputations by 20% by 2030: time to get to our feet: a policy statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2021;143(17):e875-e891. doi:10.1161/CIR.000000000000096.
4 Racial Disparities in Vascular Care. (n.d.). Retrieved June 17, 2021 from https://cardiovascularcoalition.com/our-patients/racial-disparities-in-vascular-care/.
5 American Heart Association. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Resources for Patients and Providers. Retrieved April 29, 2021
from https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/peripheral-artery-disease/pad-resources.
6 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Peripheral Artery Disease. Retrieved January 19, 2021, from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/peripheral-artery-disease
7 Schuivens PME, Buijs M, Boonman-de Winter L, et al. Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown strategy on vascular surgery practice: more major amputations than usual. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020;69:74-79. doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2020.07.025. Retrieved June 2, 2021 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7402273/.
8 Winta Ghidei, Tracie C. Collins, “African Americans and Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Review Article”, International Scholarly Research Notices, vol. 2012, Article ID 165653, 9 pages, 2012. https://doi.org/10.5402/2012/165653

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PROTECTING THE NATION & INFRASTRUCTURE IN CYBERSPACE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE U.S. ARMY CYBER COMMAND

Austin Tang — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:41:25 +0000

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The battles of the future will be fought in cyberspace, one of the most critical and ever-evolving areas of our nation’s defense, with threats facing the country at any hour from around the world. A single breach can quickly impact our daily lives.
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) serve at the forefront of this 24/7 operation against cyber threats, defending Army networks, securing Army weapons platforms, protecting critical infrastructure, and obstructing adversaries to protect the nation.
Established in October of 2010, ARCYBER organizes, trains, educates, mans, equips, funds, administers, deploys, and sustains Army cyber forces to conduct cyberspace operations. Just like traditional combat, military operations in cyberspace require intelligence, planning, and the leadership of dedicated people.
ARCYBER is made up of elite warriors – approximately 6,500 Soldiers and 10,000 civilian employees and contract personnel – who provide full-spectrum cyber capabilities in cyber operations and cyber and electronic warfare:
• Cyber Operations Officers are responsible for integrated and synchronized defensive and offensive cyberspace operations by targeting hostile enemy activities and capabilities.
• Cyber Operations Specialists defend the Army’s crucial and complex weapons systems, which include satellites, navigation, and aviation systems against both foreign and domestic cyber threats.
• Cyber and Electronic Warfare Officers conduct and coordinate electronic attacks, facilitate electronic protection, and provide electronic warfare support.
• Cyber and Electronic Warfare Specialists plan and execute electronic warfare operations, using electromagnetic and directed energy to defeat the enemy’s electronic systems.
On Tuesday, October 5th, join Chief Officer Mark Lopez to learn more about the cyber force in the U.S. Army’s operations. He will also explain how the Army is one of the few places where talented technical experts can put their skills to the test against global adversaries, going toe-to-toe daily with malicious hackers.
Interview is courtesy: U.S. Army

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FEBRUARY IS American Heart MONTH

Austin Tang — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:17:13 +0000

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learn more about why Poorly managed high cholesterol is a significant public health threat

Nearly 62 million adult Americans have high cholesterol[i], and that number is growing. Of these, up to 34 million people are on standard treatment, which typically includes statins, on top of diet and exercise. However, 1 in 4 still aren’t able to control their cholesterol and continue to have elevated LDL-C levels[ii], putting them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease – the #1 cause of death in the U.S.[iii] In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects deaths from cardiovascular disease to increase by approximately 25% by 2030.[iv]

Additionally, up to 2 million people have genetically high cholesterol, also known as familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), which is harder to manage and puts them at up to 20-times higher risk for developing early heart disease in their 30s, 40s and 50s.[v],[vi]

People who require additional LDL-C lowering on top of statin therapy represent a high-risk population, who may need to consider other options when their cholesterol remains high despite standard treatment. Fortunately, there are non-statin treatment options that may help people reach their LDL-C goals.

As we approach February, American Heart Month, it’s important for people to think about their long-term health and how they can take care of their heart. Working with a healthcare provider to keep your cholesterol in check and finding a treatment option that helps you reach and maintain your goals are important ways people can take care of their health.

Katherine Wilemon from the FH Foundation, who had a heart attack at age 39 due to undiagnosed and unmanaged FH, and Dr. Pamela Taub, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of California San Diego, will be available to discuss the risks associated with poorly managed cholesterol, risk factors for FH and treatment approaches that can make a difference for people who struggle to reach their cholesterol goals.

Interview is courtesy: Esperion Therapeutics

[i] Wong ND, Young D, Zhao Y, et al. Prevalence of the American College of
Cardiology/American Heart Association statin eligibility groups, statin use, and low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol control in US adults using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2012. J Clin Lipidology. 2016;10:1109-1118.

[ii] ZS Associates primary and secondary research. (Sep-Oct 2019). Primary research N = 350 healthcare practitioners.

[iii] CDC. (2020). Leading Causes of Death. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm.

[iv] American Heart Association. (2020). 2020 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update Fact Sheet At-a-Glance. Retrieved from: https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/about-us/statistics/2020-heart-disease-and-stroke-ucm_505473.pdf?la=en.

[v] FH Foundation. (2020). How Common Is Familial Hypercholesterolemia? Retrieved from: https://thefhfoundation.org/common-familial-hypercholesterolemia#:~:text=Familial%20Hypercholesterolemia%20is%20a%20common,unaware%20that%20they%20have%20it.

[vi] Knowles JW, O’Brien EC, Greendale K, et al. Reducing the burden of disease and death from familial hypercholesterolemia: a call to action. Am Heart J. 2014;168(6):807-811. doi:10.1016/j.ahj.2014.09.001.

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9 Reasons You Can’t Think Straight

Austin Tang — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:29:04 +0000

9 Reasons You Can’t Think Straight
You may feel confused or disorganized. Maybe you find it hard to focus or put your thoughts into words. Could one of these things be to blame?

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