Does owning a DOG have an impact on Your HEART Health?
In single- and multi-person families, owning a god was linked to Lower Risk of Death and CardioVascular Mortality, according to a study published in Scientific Reports journal in 2017.
Keeping Hunting Breed DOGS as pets was shown to be associated with the lowest risk of CardioVascular Disease.
Owning a purebred breeds was linked to a lower risk of all-cause death.
It was a register, prospective cohort study performed in Sweden, with over 3 mln people screened, of whom 13.1% owned a dog.
The authors concluded: 'In conclusion, in a nationwide population based study with 12 years of follow-up, we show that dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in single households and with a reduced risk of cardiovascular and all-cause death in the general population.'
Link to the article below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5693989/pdf/41598_2017_Article_16118.pdf
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Dr Bart Olechowski - Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Private Cardiology Clinic. Dr Bart sees private cardiology patients at Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester, Candover Clinic in Basingstoke, Spire Clare Park Hospital in Farnham and Luxmedica clinic in London. Dr Bart is a heart specialist, who treats coronary heart disease such as Angina and Heart attacks. Dr Bart is also an expert in diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and valvular heart disease. Dr Bart`s consultations start with a history and thorough understanding of your needs and concerns. He sees patients with chest pains, breathlessness, palpitations, legs swelling and blackouts.
