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We represent the interests of those affected by & working within #cardiovasculardisease in #SouthAfrica. We are NOT a patient advisory group. #CVD #heartdisease

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SASCI Africa PCR Congress: Top interventional cardiologists met to advance heart care in SA, tackling local issues like rheumatic heart disease. #SAHeart #HeartHealth #StressManagement #HealthyLiving #WellnessTips #MedicalAnimation #Cardiology #HeartScience

SASCI Africa PCR Congress: Top interventional cardiologists met to advance heart care in SA, tackling local issues like rheumatic heart disease.

#SAHeart #HeartHealth #StressManagement #HealthyLiving #WellnessTips #MedicalAnimation #Cardiology #HeartScience
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World Obesity Day: In SA, obesity hits hard—60%+ women, 30% men. It’s a heart disease driver. Less salt, more steps = healthier heart. #SAHeart #HeartHealth #StressManagement #HealthyLiving #WellnessTips #MedicalAnimation #Cardiology #HeartScience #WorldObesityDay

World Obesity Day: In SA, obesity hits hard—60%+ women, 30% men. It’s a heart disease driver. Less salt, more steps = healthier heart. 

#SAHeart #HeartHealth #StressManagement #HealthyLiving #WellnessTips #MedicalAnimation #Cardiology #HeartScience #WorldObesityDay
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This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women by encouraging heart health—because strong women deserve strong, healthy hearts. Take a step for yours today! #SAHeart #HeartHealth #StressManagement #HealthyLiving #WellnessTips #Cardiology #HeartScience

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women by encouraging heart health—because strong women deserve strong, healthy hearts. Take a step for yours today!

#SAHeart #HeartHealth #StressManagement #HealthyLiving #WellnessTips #Cardiology #HeartScience
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During Salt Awareness Week, consider this: South Africans love salty foods—biltong, takeaways, sauces—but too much salt raises blood pressure, a top heart disease risk. Cutting back is simple: try herbs or spices instead. Small changes, big heart benefits!

During Salt Awareness Week, consider this: South Africans love salty foods—biltong, takeaways, sauces—but too much salt raises blood pressure, a top heart disease risk. Cutting back is simple: try herbs or spices instead. Small changes, big heart benefits!
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NY baby Mikey thrives with world’s smallest pacemaker (Medtronic Micra) for heart block, offering hope for SA kids with defects despite limited access.

NY baby Mikey thrives with world’s smallest pacemaker (Medtronic Micra) for heart block, offering hope for SA kids with defects despite limited access.
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The debate continues in 2025! Studies suggest black coffee could lower heart disease risk with its antioxidants, but sugary, creamy versions might spike blood pressure and cholesterol.

The debate continues in 2025! Studies suggest black coffee could lower heart disease risk with its antioxidants, but sugary, creamy versions might spike blood pressure and cholesterol.
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Save the date for the 25th Annual SA HeartĀ® Congress, ā€˜Unifying Hearts and Minds,’ happening from 17 to 19 October 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, where we’ll explore innovative approaches to cardiovascular health in South Africa. Registration opens in March 2025, so

Save the date for the 25th Annual SA HeartĀ® Congress, ā€˜Unifying Hearts and Minds,’ happening from 17 to 19 October 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, where we’ll explore innovative approaches to cardiovascular health in South Africa.

Registration opens in March 2025, so
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Obesity isn’t just an adult issue—it’s rising amongst South African kids, setting the stage for future heart problems. Excess weight can lead to high cholesterol and breathlessness early on.

Obesity isn’t just an adult issue—it’s rising amongst South African kids, setting the stage for future heart problems. Excess weight can lead to high cholesterol and breathlessness early on.
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Sugary drinks linked to 2.2M type 2 diabetes & 1.2M heart disease cases yearly. In SA, this is a warning to swap sweet drinks for water.

Sugary drinks linked to 2.2M type 2 diabetes & 1.2M heart disease cases yearly. In SA, this is a warning to swap sweet drinks for water.
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🚨 Early bird registration is now LIVE for the 25th SA HeartĀ® Congress 2025! šŸ«€ Unifying Hearts and Minds šŸ“ Don’t miss out—secure your spot now: saheart.org/menu/saheart_c… šŸ“§ [email protected] #SAHeartCongress2025 #Cardiology #MedicalConference #EarlyBird

🚨 Early bird registration is now LIVE for the 25th SA Heart® Congress 2025!
šŸ«€ Unifying Hearts and Minds
šŸ“ Don’t miss out—secure your spot now: saheart.org/menu/saheart_c…
šŸ“§ saheartcongress@shiftideas.co.za

#SAHeartCongress2025 #Cardiology #MedicalConference #EarlyBird
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ACC 2025: Semaglutide cuts CV death and heart failure risks in obese patients without diabetes—vital for SA where heart disease kills 200+ daily.

ACC 2025: Semaglutide cuts CV death and heart failure risks in obese patients without diabetes—vital for SA where heart disease kills 200+ daily.
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World Health Day 2025: ā€˜Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’ tackles maternal & newborn health—crucial in SA where 1 in 5 pregnant women face hypertension.

World Health Day 2025: ā€˜Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’ tackles maternal & newborn health—crucial in SA where 1 in 5 pregnant women face hypertension.
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Kirsty Coventry, first African IOC president, could boost health advocacy in SA—30 mins of daily activity cuts heart disease risk by 20%.

Kirsty Coventry, first African IOC president, could boost health advocacy in SA—30 mins of daily activity cuts heart disease risk by 20%.
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Young marijuana users under 50 face a 6x higher heart attack risk, 4x stroke risk, and 2x heart failure risk, a study of 4.6M shows—SA Heart calls for caution in SA.

Young marijuana users under 50 face a 6x higher heart attack risk, 4x stroke risk, and 2x heart failure risk, a study of 4.6M shows—SA Heart calls for caution in SA.
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Swapping snacks for pecans can lower cholesterol and heart disease risk, a small change with big benefits for South Africans, though moderation is key to avoid weight gain.

Swapping snacks for pecans can lower cholesterol and heart disease risk, a small change with big benefits for South Africans, though moderation is key to avoid weight gain.
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The March SA HeartĀ® Journal is out now! Earn 3 CPD points by completing the quiz via MPC šŸ‘‰ mpconsulting.co.za/Course/Details… šŸ“š Stay informed with the latest in SA cardiology āœ… Points reflect in your MPC profile (not SA Heart member profile) #SAHeart #CPD #Cardiology #MedicalEducation

The March SA HeartĀ® Journal is out now!
Earn 3 CPD points by completing the quiz via MPC šŸ‘‰ mpconsulting.co.za/Course/Details…
šŸ“š Stay informed with the latest in SA cardiology
āœ… Points reflect in your MPC profile (not SA Heart member profile)
#SAHeart #CPD #Cardiology #MedicalEducation
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SA’s 2025 budget adds 28.9B rand for health, but a 0.5% VAT hike means affordable heart-healthy habits like walking are key.

SA’s 2025 budget adds 28.9B rand for health, but a 0.5% VAT hike means affordable heart-healthy habits like walking are key.
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SA HeartĀ® 2025 Educational Grants now open! šŸŽ“ Join us in JHB this October for SA’s premier cardiology congress šŸ’™ šŸ”¹ Deadline: 14 July šŸ”¹ For members, contributors, and first-time applicants šŸ‘‰ Apply here: saheartcongress.org/educational-gr… #SAHeart2025 #MedicalEducation #Cardiology

SA HeartĀ® 2025 Educational Grants now open! šŸŽ“ 

Join us in JHB this October for SA’s premier cardiology congress šŸ’™
šŸ”¹ Deadline: 14 July
šŸ”¹ For members, contributors, and first-time applicants
šŸ‘‰ Apply here: saheartcongress.org/educational-gr…

#SAHeart2025 #MedicalEducation #Cardiology
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Ginger fights aging and boosts heart health by tackling inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction, a natural ally for South Africans facing high hypertension rates.

Ginger fights aging and boosts heart health by tackling inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction, a natural ally for South Africans facing high hypertension rates.