Dr. Paddy Barrett

JULY 5, 2024

We do a terrible job of identifying and managing high blood pressure. And we still do an awful job of identifying and managing high blood pressure. As a risk factor for death, high blood pressure is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factor, including smoking. What Is Normal Blood Pressure?

Blood Pressure 94

Blood Pressure Heart Attack Heart attacks Risk Factors 94

Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

“Statins cause dementia” This one is easy. For a more detailed explanation of why this is the case and why they may, in fact, protect against dementia, you can read a previous post here. Take a 40-year-old male who is overweight but not obese, has a systolic blood pressure of 135 mmHg and an LDL cholesterol of 4.1

Cholesterol 119

Cholesterol Plaque Heart Attack Heart attacks 119

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Any ED systolic blood pressure less than 90 or greater than 180 mm Hg (+1) 4. The cost per test affecting diagnosis or management was highest for electroencephalography ($32,973), CT ($24,881), and cardiac enzymes ($22,397) and lowest for postural blood pressure ($17-$20). h/o heart disease (+1) 3.

Arrhythmia 52

Arrhythmia Outcomes Risk Factors Chest Pain 52