Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Only when you have a clear idea of those three factors can you decide whether or not to take a medication to lower your LDL cholesterol. I use statins in the question posed above because that is what most people think and, in fact, what they will start with when looking to lower their LDL cholesterol with a medication. Not zero risk.

Cholesterol 130

Cholesterol Plaque Heart Attack Heart attacks 130

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 31, 2025

High blood pressure is one of the biggest killers on the planet. Most people do not know when they have high blood pressure. Managing blood pressure is about getting good data. Most people, if they are lucky, have their blood pressure measured in their doctors’ office once a year.

Blood Pressure 76

Blood Pressure Heart Attack Heart attacks Cholesterol 76

Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the risk factor responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide 2. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. Blood pressure is easy to check. Lower high cholesterol.

Coronary Artery Disease 101

Coronary Artery Disease Blood Pressure Cholesterol Heart Disease 101

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We are learning that risk factors such a high LDL-C, blood pressure and average blood sugar levels, even in the high normal range, can increase cardiovascular risk. Systolic blood pressure, even above 90 mmHg, results in higher risk 3. This does not mean we should treat blood pressure down to this target!

Risk Factors 111

Risk Factors Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 111

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

He had high blood pressure and high cholesterol most of his life, and he wasn’t great at taking his tablets.” The same is true of uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure. You can have normal LDL cholesterol levels and an elevated Lp(a). “Dad had a heart attack at 78.

Heart Disease 85

Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 85

Cardiology Update

JANUARY 24, 2024

Between 2015 and 2022, age-standardized CVD mortality increased in 27 locations, with high burden attributable to metabolic, behavioral, and environmental risks. High systolic blood pressure stands out as a major risk factor, directly contributing to leading cardiovascular causes of death in LMICs.

Cardiovascular Disease 119

Cardiovascular Disease Research Blood Pressure Public Health 119

Open Heart

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Methods Population-based health surveys were performed in 2009 and 2015 and included in total 8961 individuals aged 35–75 years with recorded 12-lead ECG. Anthropometry and blood pressure were measured. LVH was defined according to three criteria: Sokolow-Lyon, Cornell voltage and Cornell product.

Risk Factors 52

Risk Factors Education Hypertension Blood Pressure 52