Wisconsin Cardiology Associates

Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology jointly released updated guidelines regarding the management of high blood pressure.

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It once again made me think back on the history of blood pressure management in this country, and how far we have come. Did you know that our previously apathetic approach to the management of blood pressure cost this country the life of one of the most influential presidents in history? Read our latest blog to learn more!

https://www.wicardiology.com/post/franklin-d-roosevelt-and-the-silent-killer

Despite the fact that for every year for >100 years, heart disease has killed more people annually than all cancers combined, it seems more people are afraid of cancer...

When I tell people that changes in their lifestyle can prevent heart disease, they sometimes listen. But if I tell them that the same changes can reduce the risk of cancer, I notice their eyes open a little wider, and their ears perk up a little more.

The good news? Every year it looks more and more convincing that the SAME lifestyle changes that help the heart ALSO help reduce the risk of cancer. Check out our latest blog to learn more!

https://www.wicardiology.com/post/can-plant-based-diets-prevent-cancer

High blood pressure is the strongest risk factor for stroke and it is the #1 modifiable risk factor for heart disease. But you may be surprised to lean that it actually took the medical community a while to realize this…

Read our latest blog to learn about what high blood pressure might mean for you!

https://www.wicardiology.com/post/turn-down-the-pressure

Can we do better than butter? Can something rich make us poor? A recently published study highlighted the impact of small things that are done frequently and how they can add up over the course of a lifetime, kind of like a nutritional version of compound interest. Check out our latest article for more!

As we "spring forward" into Daylight Savings, don't hit snooze on your heart health. Learn more with my latest article on sleep in the ACC's Cardiology magazine:

Prioritizing Health | Sleep and Cardiovascular Health - American College of Cardiology Prioritizing Health | Sleep and Cardiovascular Health Mar 01, 2025 Cardiology Magazine Print Font Size A A A On this page: Resources Sleep is a critical physiological process that allows the body to rest, repair and rejuvenate and it has profound implications for systemic health, particularly the ca...