Stroke Journal

JANUARY 12, 2024

BACKGROUND:Small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C) particles are more atherogenic than large and intermediate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) subfractions. Incident carotid plaques and their vulnerability were detected by carotid ultrasound at follow-up (2021). Stroke, Ahead of Print.

Plaque 40

Plaque Cholesterol Ultrasound Stenosis 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Carotid ultrasound results were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of plaque. Carotid plaque was observed in 1140 (43.5%) subjects and CACS>0 in 1172 (44.7%) subjects. Carotid plaque was observed in 1140 (43.5%) subjects and CACS>0 in 1172 (44.7%) subjects. 1692 (64.6%) were male.

Plaque 40

Plaque Coronary Artery Disease Ultrasound Atherosclerosis 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

“Cholesterol does not cause heart disease.“ “Cholesterol doesn’t cause heart disease” The argument goes like this. “If cholesterol causes heart disease, why is it that about half of all patients with a heart attack have normal cholesterol? Cholesterol is an essential part of the story.

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Cholesterol Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 112

Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Non-HDL Cholesterol There is no ‘Good’ cholesterol on a standard cholesterol blood test. There really is only bad cholesterol. The relationship is simple—higher cholesterol for longer increases your risk of coronary artery disease 4. A 40-year-old male with a Non-HDL cholesterol of 5.0

Coronary Artery Disease 99

Coronary Artery Disease Blood Pressure Cholesterol Heart Disease 99

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, most adults will start to develop advanced plaque in their coronary arteries early in life. By age 66, more than half of all females will have evidence of advanced plaque in their coronary arteries, as seen on a CT calcium score. Coronary atherosclerosis, as evidenced by an abnormal CAC score, is a measure of advanced plaque.

Heart Disease 105

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Dementia Atherosclerosis 105

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

Therefore, if someone presents with an event earlier than this age, they likely have been building up plaque for a considerable period prior to this. He had high blood pressure and high cholesterol most of his life, and he wasn’t great at taking his tablets.” You can have normal LDL cholesterol levels and an elevated Lp(a).

Heart Disease 82

Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 82

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 7 Research has shown inflammation plays a significant role in the development of atherosclerosis and ASCVD,8-10 and even the formation of plaque.11 4 In the U.S.

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Cardiovascular Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 111