Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 31, 2023

An elevated Lp(a) is a common genetic factor that is independently and causally related to premature coronary artery disease. The occurrence of disease in this instance is probabilistic, not deterministic. An elevated Lp(a) does increase the risk of early cardiovascular disease, but that risk is not set in stone.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The expanded risk score includes vascular risk factors, migraine characteristics, and medications used in migraine patients.Methods:We prospectively evaluated participants in Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Cohort (ARIC) with history of migraine.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

A common feedback I get is that people with existing coronary artery disease feel like it doesn’t apply to them. Arguably, applying the principles of prevention offers more bang for buck in the short term for people WITH coronary artery disease than those without coronary artery disease.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JUNE 20, 2024

The EAS 2024 Congress (May 26-29, 2024) has concluded, providing critical insights into atherosclerosis and related vascular disease. Giovanna Liuzzo (Italy) revealed that advancements in noninvasive imaging recently allow for direct visualization of coronary atherosclerotic plaques. Here are some notable highlights: Prof.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A family history of heart disease often indicates that genetic factors might be at play. Common Heart Diseases with Genetic Links Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): CAD occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked. Mutations can lead to elevated LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction The presence of non-coronary atherosclerosis (NCA) in patients with coronary artery disease is associated with a poor prognosis. We have studied whether NCA is also a predictor of poorer outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When we say heart disease, what we really mean is plaque in the artery wall. This Is Known As Atherosclerosis. The fundamental cause of atherosclerosis is when a cholesterol particle crosses into the artery wall from the bloodstream, gets stuck, and sets off an inflammatory process 1. No atherosclerosis.

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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 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 4, 2024

But the goal in this instance is to die after a long and healthy life ‘ with ’ coronary artery disease rather than ‘ from ’ coronary artery disease. However, the chances of dying from heart disease are directly proportional to the amount of plaque in your coronary arteries.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year after surgery, according to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is an established marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and predictor of cardiovascular events. The presence of CAC was associated with traditional risk factors including diabetes, smoking, hypertension and LDL-C. were females.

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

JUNE 3, 2024

Background Chronic total coronary occlusion (CTO) is an extremely hazardous condition that leads to various clinical phenomena and complications and results in social and economic burdens. Hyperuricemia (HU) is often associated with atherosclerosis. 3.11), while sex, smoking, hypertension, and diabetes did not show similar effects.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:The presence of carotid plaque (CP) may serve as an indicator of panvascular atherosclerosis. However, the observed incongruity between carotid disease and the presence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) suggests differing mechanisms. Subsequently, patients were followed for 5.5

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Even in those with documented coronary artery disease, less than half were on statin therapy, which has been repeatedly proven to decrease risk in this high-risk group 1. Insulin Resistance Everyone exists along a continuum of insulin sensitive to highly insulin resistant, the later stages being characterised by type 2 diabetes.

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DAIC

APRIL 4, 2024

Study Details Researchers at the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) set out to assess early coronary atherosclerosis burden, and its relation to how the heart is functioning, in people living with HIV who were asymptomatic and had low cardiovascular disease risk. million lives so far. Gharib, M.D. Abd-Elmoniem, Ph.D.,

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

6 [link] Insufficient sleep has been linked to a greater risk for several health conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline. 9 Adults who sleep <6 hours each night have a 15% greater risk for CVD and 23% increased risk for coronary heart disease compared to those sleeping 7 hours or more.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

ObjectiveMitochondrial dysfunction is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis by disrupting key cellular processes that contribute to premature vascular ageing. EOCAD patients had lower mtDNA-CN (p<0.001) and higher mtDNA4977 deletion (p=0.026).

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Heart BMJ

JANUARY 13, 2025

Background The relationship between atherosclerosis and endotypes of myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA) is unclear. Angiographic analyses were performed blind to coronary physiology findings. female) without flow-limiting coronary artery disease, medical history included 41.7%

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Diabetes and Obesity Care Advancements New Technologies for Diabetes Management : The recent FDA approvals of various insulin delivery devices, including the Embecta patch pump for Type 2 diabetes , have expanded patient options. New developments in continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have also been transformative.

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