Fall seemed to transition to winter too quick this year. Having said that, the day after the storm makes for the most beautiful pictures:
Tag: boulder
boulder spring
sleep apnea & AFIB
Half the patients with AFIB also have sleep apnea. Patients with sleep apnea have 4 times the risk of developing atrial fibrillation. How does sleep apnea contribute to AFIB? Potential mechanisms: Changes in intrathoracic pressure during apneic episodes leads to left atrial stretch. Intermittent periods of hypoxemia (low oxygen) and hypercapnia (high carbon dioxide) related…
AFIB patient resources
American College of Cardiology American Heart Association Heart Rhythm Society
spring in boulder
Springtime is a great time to walk in Boulder.The weather is unpredictable with heavy wet snow one day, bright summer sunshine the next day. Flowers are blooming, or trying to figure out whether it is the right time to bloom with all the snow. The moisture in the air carries the smells and makes it…
cannabis & the heart
There is lack of consensus on marijuana and its health effects. There is no question that THC helps chemotherapy associated nausea. However as this article suggest marijuana will increase risk of heart attacks in susceptible patients. Marijuana use has been associated with increased risk of stroke, though causality remains to be proven. Marijuana may contribute…
plant based diet starter kit
Harvard health talks about how to get started on the path to a plant based diet. 21 day kickstart Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Here is a good link to motivate you to start your whole food plant based diet.
low carb diet and AFIB
Low carb diets are associated with an increased incidence of AFIB according to an ARIC substudy. Low carb diets may include high intake of animal protein and low intake of fruits, vegetables and grains which together may promote inflammation – an evolving risk factor for atrial fibrillation.
CAAP-AF score
This score attempts to predict patient outcomes for catheter ablation with AFIB. This is not a perfect science, however it may help us better choose patients for AFIB ablation.
cloudy day in boulder
Not quite Ansel Adams but it is fun taking pictures in Boulder!