@CvdPrevent profile picture
CVD Prevent @CvdPrevent

Preventing premature death and debilitation arising from poorly treated hypertension and diabetes.

Joined September 2022
  • Tweets 24
  • Following 11
  • Followers 16
18 Photos and videos
Today is #worldstrokeday. A stroke can cause emotional, economic, and physical suffering for the sufferer and family members. Knowing your risk can help in prevention. If you have #hypertension, #diabetes, #heartfailure amidst others, your risk for stroke may be high.
The presence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy or severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy should preclude engagement in vigorous #exercise to avoid retinal detachment or vitreous hemorrhage. #diabetes #highbloodpressure. Have a medical #checkup before starting #exercise
Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy and Peripheral neuropathy are two reasons among many that need to be ruled out before commencing or increasing the intensity of #exercise. Have you had your annual check? Are you safe to exercise? #diabetes #bloodpressure Get a full check-up.
#Exercise is part of the management of #hypertension and #diabetes. However, before starting or increasing the intensity of exercise, have a full check-up. This will determine, the intensity and type of exercise, you can undertake. This will be explained in subsequent posts.
CVD Prevent retweeted
Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine@BrownJHM
29 Sep 2022
A 44 year old male presented with worsening dyspnea on exertion. What is the clinical sign & what does it indicate? #Medtwitter (Video by @kohanAndres)

0:11
59
272
1,356
Cigarette #smoking is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases #CVD, and increases the risk of #hypertension, #hypercholesterolemia, and #diabetes. To reduce one's risk of these diseases and for a healthier heart #stopsmoking and if you don't smoke #abegnostartam
Every class of food has its specific function in the human body. However, most people do not consume enough vegetables. A rough guide can be found on choosemyplate.gov Vegetables provide the necessary #minerals and #vitamins your body needs. #worldheartday #healthyheart
CVD Prevent retweeted
Dr Jagan John@DrJJohn
29 Sep 2022
Proud to see @NHS_NELondon practices doing brilliant for blood pressure management ! The best ! Looking at data from @CvdPrevent in lecture #pccs @Shahed__Ahmad @DrGilluley

ALT çrpik Kurdî GIF
4
7
Today is the #worldheartday. We just want to recap steps you can take to make your heart more healthy. If you are living with #hypertension, #diabetes, or above 45 years of age, have a heart check. It is possible to live a long fulfilled life devoid of heart problems or stroke.
CVD Prevent retweeted
World Heart Federation@worldheartfed
28 Sep 2022
Check out our GIFs & stickers for #WorldHeartDay 🥳👏 🔎 Search "world heart" wherever you access your GIFs on social media or download them here: worldheartday.org/resources Get ready to #UseHeart tomorrow ❤️
4
12
CVD Prevent retweeted
Dr.Syed Aijaz Nasir Cardiologist@drsaijaznasir
28 Sep 2022
#UseHeart
1
2
This video details how to easily and accurately measure your waist at home. #bloodpressure #diabetes #worldheartday Video Source: zcu.io/i7Az Diabetes UK. Video has been edited to fit into Twitter's video length guidelines.
2:00
1
Your #waistsize is a very important parameter when assessing your #heart health. It is simple and non-invasive. Do you know how to measure your waist size? Check out our next post for tips. #worldheartday #bloodpressure #diabetes #heartattack
If you are overweight or obese, losing weight can help to reduce #bloodpressure and #bloodsugar. Many people might find it difficult to lose weight, this is because many require medical intervention to lose weight. Do you need to lose #weight? Reach out to us. #worldheartday
These are some of the behaviors that affect the heart negatively. Are you struggling with modifying any of these? Reach out to us. #hypertension #diabetes #heartattack #worldheartday
If you are living with diabetes or hypertension, and you have never had an ECG done, your first step would be to get one done ASAP. It's cheap, simple, and non-invasive, but provides invaluable information. #ECG #hypertension #diabetes #worldheartday
1
How do you take care of your heart? ❤️ Your heart is responsible for pumping blood around your body. From birth, until death, it doesn't stop working. You can take steps today to ensure your heart remains healthy. #hypertension #diabetes #heartattack #stroke
Today is World Pharmacist day. Did you know you can have your blood pressure and glucose checked at a pharmacy? A pharmacy is easy to access and does not have long wait times. If you can't check at home, use a pharmacy. #hypertenions #highbloodpressure #diabetes #pharmacist
"As many as 1.13 million people aged 40 years and above are reported to be blind in Nigeria" Adio AO et al. Today is #wordretinaday, endeavor to have your eyes checked. Reach out if you don't know where to get your eyes checked. We will be glad to be of assistance.
1
Do you know how to get accurate blood pressure readings? 🤔🤔 Check out the image. In addition, do not measure your blood pressure within 30 minutes of taking any form of caffeine (coffee, tea, medication, etc.). #BloodPressure #Hypertension Image Source: Heart.org
Load more