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. A CT CAC scan can only identify if there is calcified atherosclerosis, where it is and to what extent.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Subscribe now To understand plaque regression, you must understand some key concepts about coronary artery plaque to appreciate the relevance of the studies we will discuss here. Effect of intensive compared with moderate lipid-lowering therapy on progression of coronary atherosclerosis: a randomised controlled trial.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 31, 2024

The mistake most people make when it comes to heart disease is thinking that when someone has a heart attack that, the condition of ‘heart disease’ just appeared. Heart attacks present suddenly. But heart disease presents slowly. CT Coronary Angiogram. Here’s why.

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