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Five Tests To Assess Your Heart Health In The New Year.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the risk factor responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide 2. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. Blood pressure is easy to check.

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Should You Take A Statin To Lower Your Cholesterol?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

This is about estimating your near-term risk of a heart attack. In this scenario, your risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years is well under 2%. In this case, going on a statin or any other LDL cholesterol-lowering medication will reduce your risk of a heart attack by about 25%. Not zero risk.

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Why Waiting Until Age 50 To Address Risk Factors For Heart Disease Is Too Late.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

When you look at the risk of having a heart attack, it is true that the older you are, the greater the odds of having a heart attack 1. While only 1-2% of those having a heart attack are less than 65 years of age, 1-2% of this very large number means a LOT of heart attacks. So far, so good.

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What To Do If You Have An Early Family History Of Heart Disease

Dr. Paddy Barrett

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.