Connected Cardiology

Exercise is one of the most 💪powerful tools we have for ♥️heart health♥️ and it doesn’t need to be extreme.

Regular movement helps lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, support blood sugar control, and reduce stress.

Walking, swimming, cycling, or gardening all count! 🚶🏽‍♀️🏊🚴‍♀️🪴

Choose what’s enjoyable and sustainable.
Consistency is key. 👌

The goal isn’t perfection; it’s movement you can do on a regular basis.

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A heart murmur is an unusual sound a doctor can hear through a stethoscope that indicates turbulent blood flow through the heart. Sometimes it means nothing – it’s just a quirk of that person’s body, which we call an ‘innocent’ murmur. Other times, a heart murmur can indicate a problem with the heart valves.

A normal heartbeat makes the classic ‘lub-dub’ sound when the heart valves close. A murmur sounds different because the valves are not opening or closing properly.

The most common cause of a heart murmur is a narrowed or leaky heart valve. If a doctor hears a suspicious heart murmur then the next step is an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart). If the heart valves appear abnormal, a referral to a cardiologist can be helpful for further assessment and developing a plan for treatment and follow up.

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Post disclaimer: *All information is general in nature.