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Continue reading →: Journal Club – “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events”
The study examined microplastics and nanoplastics in cholesterol plaques and their association with cardiovascular events. Researchers found a 4.53x higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and mortality for subjects with these plastics in their plaques. The presence of plastics inside humans and its connection to cardiovascular disease is significant.
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Continue reading →: Journal Club – “Long-term physical activity time-in-target range in young adults with cardiovascular events in later life”
The study by Huang et al. analyzed data from the CARDIA study to assess the impact of meeting exercise requirements on cardiovascular events. They found a 40% lower risk of events in those achieving the recommended exercise dose most of the time, highlighting the significant long-term benefits of regular exercise.
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Continue reading →: Days Off?
Sid reflects on the demanding schedule of a fellow in the medical field, highlighting the lack of rest and personal time. Despite the intense workload, he aims to run errands, connect with family, and briefly unwind, feeling exhausted by the end of his only day off.
Hey there,
I’m Sid
Welcome to my blog, where I merge my roles as a board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiology fellow with my passion for prevention and longevity. I’ll share cutting-edge research that I’ve come across, simplifying complex concepts and offering (hopefully) practical advice on improving cardiovascular/metabolic health. I may will also occasionally ramble on about medical training and the frustrations of modern-day medicine.
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Sid Parihar, MD 