Dr. Matt DeVane
@drdevane
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Preventive Cardiologist Podcast Host: Living Heart Smart Passion for Educating Patients About Heart Disease Heart Health Knowledge is LIFE ❤️
San Francisco- Bay Area
Joined February 2009
My mission in life is to have everyone over the age of 40 get a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score. I have seen it change HUNDREDS of lives. #WhatsYourCAC?
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Swimming is perfect heart exercise - it works your whole cardiovascular system without stressing joints. Whether you're 8 or 80, water workouts work wonders! 🏊♀️ #Swimming #LowImpactExercise #LivingHeartSmart.
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Trans fats are heart poison! . Even small amounts increase heart attack risk by 23%. Read labels carefully - "partially hydrogenated oils" are trans fats in disguise. Zero tolerance for trans fats! 🚫 #TransFats #LabelReading #LivingHeartSmart.
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Your heart rate should return to normal within 2 minutes after stopping moderate exercise. Slow recovery may indicate poor fitness or heart problems. Recovery reveals heart health! 💓 #HeartRateRecovery #FitnessMarker #LivingHeartSmart.
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Plant-based doesn't mean taste-free! . Mediterranean cuisine proves vegetables can be delicious. Roasted with olive oil, herbs, and garlic - vegetables become heart medicine that tastes amazing! 🌿 #PlantBased #FlavorfulHealth #LivingHeartSmart.
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Laughter truly is medicine! It improves blood flow, reduces stress hormones, and releases endorphins. A good laugh is like a mini workout for your heart! 😂 #LaughterMedicine #HeartJoy #LivingHeartSmart.
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Memory slipping??.Start moving today!.
Physical activity is the most effective intervention available for promoting brain health and longevity. Recent research demonstrates that regular exercise, even in modest amounts, is effective for enhancing brain volume, improving memory, and reducing the risk of
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Warning signs of high cholesterol? . NONE- There usually aren't any! . Regular screening every year is essential. 🤫 #SilentKiller #CholesterolScreening #LivingHeartSmart.
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Your heart skipping or jumping around?. Tune in to Living Heart Smart as Dr. Caroline Lacey and I discuss "PVCs: Why is my Heart Flip Flopping?" 🎧 #LivingHeartSmart #PVCs #palpitations.
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Mediterranean meals don't require expensive ingredients! 🐟. Canned fish, frozen vegetables, dried beans, and olive oil create heart-healthy meals on any budget. Healthy doesn't mean expensive! 💰 #BudgetMediterranean #AffordableHealth #LivingHeartSmart.
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Lipoprotein(a) levels above 50 mg/dL significantly increase cardiovascular risk. Unlike other lipids, diet and exercise won't lower it - but medications are coming soon and can help! . Talk to your cardiologist. 🧬 #Lipoproteina #CardiovascularRisk #LivingHeartSmart.
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Blood pressure spikes during holidays aren't just from family stress! . Extra salt, alcohol, and rich foods all contribute. Enjoy festivities mindfully - your heart is celebrating too! 🎉 #HolidayHeartHealth #Moderation #LivingHeartSmart.
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Yoga isn't just relaxation - it's heart medicine! . Regular practice can lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, and improve heart rate variability. Namaste healthy! 🧘♀️ #Yoga #HeartHealth #LivingHeartSmart.
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Atrial fibrillation often feels like a "fluttering" heart, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Don't ignore these symptoms - AFib increases stroke risk 5-fold! . Early detection saves lives. ⚡ #AtrialFibrillation #StrokePrevention #LivingHeartSmart.
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HDL cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol that removes bad cholesterol from arteries (although, not as good as we once believed). Men need >40 mg/dL, women >50 mg/dL. Higher is better for heart protection! 📈 #HDLCholesterol #GoodCholesterol #LivingHeartSmart.
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Stress eating sabotages heart health! . When stressed, we crave salt, sugar, and fat - exactly what hearts don't need. Try herbal tea, deep breathing, or a walk instead. 🧘♂️ #StressEating #HealthyCoping #LivingHeartSmart.
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Target heart rate during exercise: 220 minus your age, then multiply by 0.5-0.85. This range optimizes heart benefits while staying safe. Math for your heart matters! 🔢 #TargetHeartRate #ExerciseSafety #LivingHeartSmart.
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Having Palpitations?. Magnesium deficiency affects 68% of Americans and can cause irregular heartbeats! . Dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are excellent sources. Don't overlook this heart mineral! ⚡ #Magnesium #HeartRhythm #LivingHeartSmart.
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Berries are heart superstars! . Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries contain anthocyanins that reduce heart attack risk. Berry good news for your heart (My apologies) ! 🫐 #Berries #Antioxidants #LivingHeartSmart.
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Sitting is the new smoking! . Every hour of sitting increases heart disease risk. Set reminders to move every 30 minutes. Your heart needs motion, not just rest! 🪑 #SittingDisease #MovementMedicine #LivingHeartSmart.
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Podcast Alert!. New Living Heart Smart episode:. "Chest Pain: Stress Testing- Top 10 Insider Facts" is live! . Dr. Caroline Lacey and I reveal what food labels don't tell you. 🎧 #LivingHeartSmart #chestpain.
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