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Drug to target form of previously untreatable life-threatening 'bad cholesterol'

Science Daily - Heart Disease

New research details the first oral drug for the treatment of a type of high cholesterol -- called Lp(a) -- that is a potentially more dangerous version of the so called 'bad' cholesterol, LDL, because it is stickier and may be more likely to cause blockages and blood clots in your arteries.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

Wellnest

It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a blood clot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. Here are 15 early warning signs of heart disease you should look out for: 1.

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Cardiovascular Risk: What Men Need To Know

MIBHS

Understanding these risk factors and taking proactive steps toward heart health is crucial for men of all ages. Age and Heart Health Age plays a critical role in cardiovascular risk. As men grow older, their risk of heart disease tends to increase.

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No Reduction in 90-Day Deaths, Heart Attacks With Human Apo/A1, A Building Block of HDL Cholesterol

DAIC

milla1cf Sat, 04/06/2024 - 18:32 April 6, 2024 — The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

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. and Global Data From the American Heart Association. All patients with PAD should be treated with high-intensity statin therapy.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In Ischaemic strokes, there is some sort of blockage either in the major vessels that take the blood (this is called large vessel atherosclerosis) to the brain or even in the smaller vessels (called small vessel occlusion). It is also important for patients to have some form of imaging on the heart. This is the link to the video.

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The three things that can go wrong with the heart

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

At first glance, the subject of heart disease can seem exceptionally complex – consisting of several different conditions, medical jargon and very scary sounding terminology. If the heart looks strong at rest and gets even better at peak exercise then this indicates that the heart as a pump is strong.