Article Heart attacks Plaque 
Dr. Paddy Barrett
AUGUST 1, 2023
CT coronary angiography, in addition to a CT CAC, is arguably the best test for estimating whether someone has evidence of coronary artery disease and what that means for their near-term risk of a heart attack. This article is part 2 of a series on cardiac CT. I've included the article here.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Arteries generally narrow and occlude for one of two reasons: The progressive accumulation of plaque. A plaque ruptures, and a clot forms in the artery, thereby occluding it. The second reason is commonly referred to as a ‘Heart Attack’ or acute coronary syndrome. Prevent you from having a future heart attack.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
JUNE 21, 2024
Some groups will state that any heart events at less than 55 years of age for males and less than 65 for females define early heart disease. A heart attack in a 56-year-old male is early in anyone's books. However, the above age cut-offs give a good idea of what we consider the early presentation of heart disease.
Physiologically Speaking
APRIL 10, 2024
people from the general population), coronary artery calcium scores (CACS) are higher, indicating more calcification and the presence of atherosclerotic plaques. Calcified plaques are known to be more stable and less prone to rupture and lead to a heart attack. When comparing athletes to control groups (i.e.,
Dr. Paddy Barrett
MAY 3, 2024
I have now written over 110 articles, and my initial nine newsletter subscribers have grown to over 20,000. But while each article provides a lot of value, many of you have asked if I would write a book that provides a simple, sequential series of content explaining heart disease and how to reduce risk. Get Heart Disease Right.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
JULY 12, 2024
If you have high LDL cholesterol and are unsure what that means for your risk of heart disease, this article is for you. A higher cumulative LDL cholesterol exposure equals a higher likelihood of plaque in the coronary arteries, known as atherosclerosis. But remember, heart disease or atherosclerosis does not kill people.
BoardVitals - Cardiovascular
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
You can find the answer and explanation at the end of this article. Family history significant for a brother who had a heart attack at 40 years of age. Up to five percent of women who are suspected of having a heart attack, may actually have takotsubo cardiomyopathy. She recently lost her husband in a plane crash.
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