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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries that lead to the legs and feet. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.

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Avocados for the Heart; Cardiology's Sad State; CBD for Pulmonary Hypertension?

Heart 2023 Conference

American College of Cardiology Journal) Are you thinking of stopping your antiplatelet medication too soon after angioplasty? In patients who are not taking statins, Esperion announced that bempedoic acid with or without ezetimibe (Nexletol/Nexlizet) can lower LDL cholesterol by more than 25%. Reconsider your position.