CCMC Bakersfield

11/17/2025

When you sit for 8+ hours, your body’s natural circulation pump—your “second heart” (your calf muscles)—basically shuts off. Blood pools. Pressure builds. Risk rises.
Here are 3 non-negotiable rules to protect your legs and keep your circulation moving.
Save this for Monday morning.
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1️⃣The 60-Minute Stand Rule:
Non-negotiable. Every hour → stand for at least 60 seconds.
Walk, stretch, move—anything to break the static posture and reset your circulation.
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2️⃣Fire Up Your Calves (Even While Sitting):
You don’t even have to leave the chair.
Every 30 minutes, do 20–30 ankle pumps (flex your feet up and down). This keeps your “second heart” working.
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3️⃣Hydrate Like It Matters (Because It Does):
Dehydration = thicker blood = higher clot risk.
Keep a large bottle with you and refill constantly.
Aim for half your body weight in ounces per day.
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These habits matter at any age—but after 35, your risk for DVT and varicose veins climbs fast.
What’s your biggest struggle with sitting all day? Drop it below and let’s fix it.🙌🏽🙌🏽
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11/14/2025

Foods to eat and avoid… Cholesterol edition. With expert cardiologist, Dr. Bhambi
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11/11/2025

11/07/2025

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11/06/2025

Most people only learn these heart lessons after something bad happens. Don’t wait!!💔THIS ISN’T TO SCARE YOU, ITS TO INFORM YOU!!
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1️⃣Your first symptom of heart disease is often the heart attack itself:
Nearly 50% of people who die from coronary heart disease never had prior symptoms. Plaque can build silently for decades while you feel perfectly fine. Regular screening for cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, and calcium score testing can reveal risk long before symptoms show up.
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2️⃣Sleep deprivation mimics early cardiovascular disease:
Chronic lack of sleep (under 6 hours/night) raises blood pressure, insulin resistance, cortisol, and arterial stiffness — the same biological markers seen in early atherosclerosis. A 2019 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that poor sleep quality increased the risk of heart and vascular disease by up to 45%.
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3️⃣Emotional stress damages your arteries just like high cholesterol does:
Chronic stress, loneliness, and unresolved anger activate your sympathetic nervous system. Over time, this causes endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and plaque instability — the exact processes that trigger heart attacks.
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4️⃣Your gut microbiome directly influences your heart health:
The bacteria in your gut produce metabolites that can increase plaque formation and clot risk. Diets high in processed meats and low in fiber increase your risks. A diverse, plant-rich diet doesn’t just help digestion — it literally alters your microbial chemistry to protect your arteries.
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5️⃣“Normal” blood pressure and cholesterol aren’t necessarily optimal:
Many heart attacks happen in people whose numbers fall within the “normal range.” Optimal cardiovascular prevention means aiming for lower than normal, not waiting until you cross the danger line.
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Heart disease is silent, but prevention isn’t!!
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical.

11/05/2025

Ladies, it’s time to talk about your heart.❤️
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Heart disease is still the #1 threat to women’s health—yet it’s often underestimated or overlooked. Your heart deserves your full attention and care.
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Here are 7 essential facts every woman should know:
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1️⃣Heart disease isn’t just a “man’s problem.” It’s the leading cause of death in women—yet too many still don’t realize they’re at risk. Awareness is your first line of defense.
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2️⃣Women’s heart attack symptoms can look different. Instead of that “classic” crushing chest pain, you might feel nausea, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, or dizziness. Subtle doesn’t mean safe—listen to your body.
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3️⃣After menopause, heart risk rises sharply. The drop in estrogen removes a natural layer of protection, raising the chances of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart attacks.
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4️⃣Stress and mental health matter. Anxiety, chronic stress, and depression can all raise your heart risk—but they’re rarely part of the conversation. Your emotional health is heart health.
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5️⃣Plaque builds up differently in women. Because most diagnostic tests were developed around men’s patterns of heart disease, women’s heart issues are often harder to detect—and easier to miss.
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6️⃣Heart attacks hit women harder. Women are more likely to die within a year after a heart attack, often because symptoms were ignored or care was delayed. Early action saves lives.
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7️⃣Most heart disease is preventable. Regular check-ups, daily movement, nourishing food, good sleep, and managing stress all make a massive difference. Prevention is power.
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💗Your heart shows up for you every day—show up for it.
Tag a woman who needs this reminder, and let’s keep the conversation going!!🫶🏽
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

11/03/2025

As a cardiologist, I see the quiet damage caused by everyday habits that don’t look harmful—until they are. Over time, they chip away at your heart health, your energy, and your ability to bounce back.
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1️⃣ Eating on Autopilot: Skipping breakfast, grabbing fast food, and living off sugar crashes your blood sugar and leaves your body fighting to keep up.
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2️⃣ Ignoring Stress: Saying “I’m fine” doesn’t make it true. Unchecked stress shows up eventually—as chest tightness, insomnia, digestive issues, or anxiety that hits out of nowhere.
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3️⃣Running on Fumes: If you’re living by “I’ll rest when I’m dead,” you’re speeding up the timeline. Lack of sleep drives up blood pressure, fuels weight gain, and leaves you in a constant state of exhaustion.
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4️⃣ Always saying Yes: When you give everything to everyone else, your own health becomes an afterthought. And that’s a dangerous trade-off.
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5️⃣Chained to a Chair: Long hours at your desk, in your car, or on the couch don’t just make you stiff—they slow your metabolism, weaken your core, and strain your cardiovascular system.
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Here’s the truth—prevention will always be more powerful (and better looking) than treatment.
There’s nothing glamorous about medications, procedures, or burning out before you hit your stride.
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Take care of yourself now—while you still have the choice.🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️
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11/01/2025

One more from CCMC Halloween!!😂🤪
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10/31/2025

BOO!! Just a little Halloween Humor😂👻🎃
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10/30/2025

After decades of treating heart disease…
I can tell you this — it’s not just about one or two things, It’s about what you do every single day.
Here are the habits I do my best to stick to:
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1️⃣ Walk 7,000–10,000 steps a day. Movement lowers blood pressure and keeps insulin in check.
2️⃣Eat Protein. It balances blood sugar and supports lean muscle — one of the best longevity markers. 20-30g per meal.
3️⃣No screens for 30–60 minutes after waking. Give your nervous system time to wake up calmly — not with cortisol spikes.
4️⃣Water before coffee. One full glass of water helps stabilize blood pressure and energy. 8 glasses a day.
5️⃣Stay away from ultra-processed foods/snacks.
6️⃣BONUS: Track your blood pressure weekly. BP is your daily heart check-in.
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These aren’t quick fixes — they’re lifelong habits.
Because the best way to treat heart disease…
is to prevent it before it starts.🫶🏽
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10/29/2025

WHAT IS TEE?🫀🤔
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TEE stands for Transesophageal Echocardiogram.
It’s a specialized ultrasound of the heart that provides very detailed images by placing a small ultrasound probe down the esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). Because the esophagus lies directly behind the heart, the images are much clearer than a regular echocardiogram done on the chest wall (called a TTE – Transthoracic Echocardiogram).
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Here’s what it’s used for:
•To look for blood clots, infections (endocarditis), or valve problems.
•To get a closer look at prosthetic heart valves or congenital defects.
•Often used before or during heart surgery or procedures like cardioversion.
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How it’s done:
The patient is sedated.
A thin probe is gently passed into the esophagus.
Ultrasound waves create detailed images of the heart’s structures.
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Why it’s better in some cases:
Because the esophagus is so close to the heart, TEE avoids interference from the lungs and ribs, producing crystal-clear images — especially helpful for seeing the back side of the heart and small abnormalities that a regular echo might miss.
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10/27/2025

DID YOU GUESS STRESS??🤔
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Most people think heart problems start with chest pain or shortness of breath — but stress can quietly damage your heart years before symptoms ever show.
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Here’s how:
1️⃣Chronic Stress = Constant Fight-or-Flight:
When your body stays in survival mode, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline never turn off. This keeps your heart rate and blood pressure elevated, slowly wearing down your cardiovascular system.
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2️⃣Inflammation Takes Over:
Long-term stress triggers inflammation throughout the body, including your blood vessels. Over time, that inflammation makes arteries stiffer and more prone to plaque buildup — a major step toward heart disease.
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3️⃣Stress Changes Habits:
When stress runs high, sleep, nutrition, and exercise often fall apart. That ripple effect — poor recovery, comfort eating, skipped workouts — compounds the physical strain on your heart.
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🫀 Bottom line: You don’t need to “feel sick” for stress to be hurting your heart. Protect your calm like it’s part of your cardiac care plan!!
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