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Five Tests To Assess Your Heart Health In The New Year.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

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. And lots more.

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Study: Young Athletes at Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure Rates, Future Cardiovascular Complications

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs in 47% of adults in the U.S., Over time, hypertension weakens the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, paving the way for potential stroke or heart attack. The study highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing elevated blood pressure in young athletes.

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You Are Being Lied To About Cholesterol & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

low cholesterol), the total score can easily be taken to greater than 10 with other risk factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, inactivity, smoking etc. Overweight but not obese and a systolic blood pressure of 135 mmHg (Not very high but certainly not ideal). 2017 Apr 12;6(4):e005333. mmol/l ( 46 mg/dl).

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Orchestra BioMed Announces Initiation of BACKBEAT Pivotal Study of AVIM Therapy in Hypertensive Pacemaker Patients

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AVIM therapy is an investigational patented bioelectronic therapy, administered using a standard dual-chamber pacemaker, designed to immediately, substantially and persistently reduce blood pressure. This leaves a gap in the care of these patients and increases their risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure progression.

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Primary prevention is the management of the risk factors, e.g. high blood pressure, early in life to prevent complications of the condition, i.e. coronary artery disease. This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. 2017 Dec 29;7(1):e007664.

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Abstract WP282: Association of Very Short Interval Blood Pressure Variability With Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP282-AWP282, February 1, 2024. Background:While blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes, the relationship between BPV obtained in a very short interval and stroke is unknown. Up to 5% (487 patients) had a history of stroke.

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Abstract 137: Post-Stroke Blood Pressure Control and Follow Up Care in Real-World Setting

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A137-A137, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Within 5 years of a stroke, approximately 25% of patients will have a recurrent event. Blood pressure (BP) reduction can reduce this risk; every 10 mmHg decrease in systolic BP is associated with a 20% risk reduction.