Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When you look at the risk of having a heart attack, it is true that the older you are, the greater the odds of having a heart attack 1. While only 1-2% of those having a heart attack are less than 65 years of age, 1-2% of this very large number means a LOT of heart attacks. So far, so good.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Even those who are pulled forward in their diagnosis of type 2 diabetes still get a significant reduction in the risk of heart disease. This is about estimating your near-term risk of a heart attack. In this scenario, your risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years is well under 2%. Not zero risk.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Not just for the prevention of heart disease but also to reduce your risk of dying from all conditions. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. If you have a family history of heart disease, this is a must-do test.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 31, 2025

In simple terms, the higher your blood pressure, the higher the risk of a future heart attack or stroke. Even systolic (Top number) blood pressures of greater than 90 mmHg increase the risk of future heart disease 2. 2015 Nov 26;373(22):2103-16. So what constitutes ‘High’ blood pressure? This is it.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

If you have an early family history of heart disease, there are specific steps you need to take to define if you have an increased risk and what to do about it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the probability of someone in your family having heart disease is likely to be high.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The answer is pretty simple, but most people get this wrong, and doing so increases their future risk of heart attack and strokes. Like other risk factors for heart disease, the key is to maintain normal blood pressure for as long as possible. 2015 Nov 26;373(22):2103-16. It is not enough. Lifetime Blood Pressure.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JULY 5, 2024

And if it’s not, your risk of: Heart disease. Heart attack. Kidney disease. For every 20 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure above normal, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. 2015 Nov 26;373(22):2103-16. Dementia An early death. What is high blood pressure?

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