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Getting to the Heart of a Rare Genetic Condition

Stanford Childrens

A rare genetic condition meant a lot of uncertainty for an unborn baby. But her expectations took a sharp turn when she was five months along and an ultrasound revealed that her baby, Nya, had a heart condition. A multispecialty Stanford Medicine Children’s Health team came together to find answers.

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Boy Tames His Single Ventricle Condition With His Lion Heart

Stanford Childrens

Born with a complex heart condition During Heather’s pregnancy, a fetal echocardiogram revealed that Judah had a serious congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). With his condition, a heart surgery called Norwood is a common solution. In other words, the left side of his heart wasn’t developing properly.

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Gut Microbiome and Cardiovascular Health: What We Know About the Gut-Heart Axis

Designs for Health

Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiome–its composition and its metabolites–may influence cardiovascular (CV) health. mmHg) were reported when probiotics were consumed by patients with CV conditions such as hypertension. The relationship between the gut microbiome and the heart is referred to as the ‘gut-heart axis.’

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Ask Your Family About Heart Disease

Stanford Childrens

Beth Kaufman, MD , director of the Pediatric Inherited Cardiovascular Disorders program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, shares her knowledge and tips on how you can talk with your family about heart disease. Learn more about our approach to inherited cardiovascular disease at Stanford Children’s > Unsure where to start?

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The Intelligent Inner Lining of Blood Vessels: Nutrients that Support Vascular Health

Designs for Health

Ultimately this results in physiological changes that have been linked to the development of atherosclerosis, hypertension, and other cardiovascular pathologies. It may also help modulate autophagy, which may help restore homeostatic conditions during the aging process.

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The Truth About Mouthwash and Heart Health

Designs for Health

Research suggests that there may be an association between an unhealthy oral microbiome and adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Specifically, poor dental hygiene practices, periodontal disease, dental caries, or tooth loss may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. The goal is to improved fitness in 10 different areas: cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, power, balance, coordination, agility, and accuracy.