Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

’ Historically, consistently achieving a systolic blood pressure of less than 140 mmHg was considered ‘getting to target’ While this does reduce future risk. Like other risk factors for heart disease, the key is to maintain normal blood pressure for as long as possible. It is not enough.

Blood Pressure 89

Blood Pressure ACE Inhibitor Hypertension Cardiovascular Disease 89

MIBHS

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Often referred to as the silent killer, hypertension can quietly damage your heart and other vital organs over time. Understanding how high blood pressure impacts your heart and learning to manage it can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health. What Is High Blood Pressure?

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Hypertension Chest Pain Aneurysm 52

The British Journal of Cardiology

JANUARY 16, 2024

They called this pill the ‘Polypill’, and concluded that treatment would be acceptably safe and, with widespread use, would have a greater impact on the prevention of disease in the Western world than any other single intervention. There is much to gain and little to lose by the widespread use of these drugs.”

ACE Inhibitor 40

ACE Inhibitor Blood Pressure Risk Factors Cardiovascular Disease 40

DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

SGLT-2 inhibitors were initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar. A heart attack can damage the heart muscle in ways that sometimes lead to heart failure, a condition in which the heart becomes too weak or too stiff to effectively pump blood throughout the body.

Heart Attack 98

Heart Attack Heart attacks Heart Failure Outpatient 98

DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

SGLT-2 inhibitors were initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar. A heart attack can damage the heart muscle in ways that sometimes lead to heart failure, a condition in which the heart becomes too weak or too stiff to effectively pump blood throughout the body.

Heart Attack 81

Heart Attack Heart attacks Heart Failure Outcomes 81