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Heart Sisters – For women living with heart disease

WEBA Typical Heart. Watch on. by Carolyn Thomas ♥ @HeartSisters. The important documentary film called “ A Typical Heart “ is a triumph. It’s about the deadly disparity in …

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Myths & facts about women’s heart health – Heart Sisters

WEBMyth: Only older women have heart disease: ♥ Fact: Heart disease threatens all women, even those as young as 30-40. For example, the rate of sudden cardiac death of women …

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30 little things about my invisible illness you may not know

WEBby Carolyn Thomas. It’s Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week and this year, the campaign organizers have provided a 30 Things template for bloggers like me. …

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My presentations – Heart Sisters

WEBRecent and Upcoming Presentations. ♥ September 5, 2023: Guest lecture (virtual) on women’s heart disease to medical students at State University of New York …

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What to get for the heart patient who has (almost) everything

WEBDear Carolyn, We need to toot our own horn, when we have done something notable and worthy. And you have. Your book changed my life. I talk it up to …

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Convalescence: the forgotten phase of illness recovery

WEBConvalescence is that gradual return to health while you still need time to recover from serious illness or medical treatment. For patients, it's that fuzzy grey area …

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Why don’t patients listen to doctors’ heart-healthy advice

WEBMost well-meaning doctors, Dr. Wiesbauer believes, do try to deliver this kind of sound health advice to their patients, but, based on results, it seems that we patients …

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Gender differences – Heart Sisters

WEB“The public health cost of misdiagnosed or undiagnosed cardiac disease in women is significant.” ♥ (1) S. Dey et al, “GRACE: Acute coronary syndromes: Sex-related …

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When you live with a serious illness – and a bad marriage

WEBWhen you live with a serious illness – and a bad marriage. July 18, 2013 ~ Carolyn Thomas. by Carolyn Thomas ♥ @HeartSisters. I can’t quite get over a …

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A kindergarten kid’s guide to heart disease – Heart Sisters

WEBIt’s never too early for kidlets to start learning about our #1 health threat – especially since we know that up to 80% of heart disease is preventable, and that heart …

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Hollywood heart attack myth – Heart Sisters

WEBby Carolyn Thomas ♥ @HeartSisters . Last month, some famous cardiologists gathered at a New York City heart health media event and wryly suggested it might be helpful if only …

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The Heart Truth: what’s that little red dress all about

WEBAs the Heart and Stroke Foundation describes it: “It’s feminine, strong and confident, capturing the spirit of the cause in a symbol that women across Canada can …

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Have you ever had dreams that accurately predicted illness or …

WEBOther people have reported dreams that alerted them to illnesses ranging from breast cancer to heart disease. Dreams may tell us what is going on inside our …

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Did you hear this

WEBOatmeal! Oatmeal is now apparently off the ‘nice’ list, according to Dr. Mark Hyman, author of many best-selling diet books, and somebody who calls himself a …

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Eggs: good or bad for your heart

WEBFact: Eggs are a good source of nutrients. One egg contains six grams of protein and some healthful unsaturated fats. Eggs are also a good source of choline, …

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Dr. Patrice Nickens – Heart Sisters

WEBPosts about Dr. Patrice Nickens written by Carolyn Thomas. by Carolyn Thomas ♥ @HeartSisters . Last month, some famous cardiologists gathered at a New York City …

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Yentl Syndrome: cardiology’s gender gap is alive and well

WEBNot so fast . . . Twenty years after Dr. Healy had first written about the Yentl Syndrome, cardiologist Dr. Noel Bairey Merz of Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los …

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Empathy 101: how to sound like you give a damn – Heart Sisters

WEBThey recognize that empathy, the ability to really “connect” with patients – in a deep sense, to listen, to pay attention – lies at the heart of medical practice. “In clinical …

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Erin Gilmer: “Us” vs “them”: the under-served patient speaks up

WEBby Carolyn Thomas ♥ @HeartSisters I’m very sad to report that Eri n Gilmer died o n July 8, 2021. Rest i n peace, Eri n.. I asked permission to repub lish this letter …

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Heart disease: which countries have the highest and lowest rates

WEBThe CIHI report released in May, called Health Indicators 2010, shows that heart attack rates here are actually doubled between some provinces, ranging from just …

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The lost art of common courtesy in medicine – Heart Sisters

WEBHi Carolyn, I’m a UK Physician but also a sarcoma patient. I have very similar experiences so last year launched my #hellomynameis campaign to encourage …

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spontaneous coronary artery dissection – Page 2 – Heart Sisters

WEBThis week: a terrific guest post by Linda Johns, librarian at Seattle Public Library by day and writer of children’s books (including the Hannah West mystery series) before and after …

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