Science Daily - Stroke

APRIL 10, 2024

The study also did not examine other risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Researchers found over three decades that non-optimal temperatures, those above or below temperatures associated with the lowest death rates, were increasingly linked to death and disability due to stroke.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

The 14 Factors Include: Hearing Loss High LDL cholesterol Less Education Traumatic Brain Injury Depression Social Isolation Hypertension Obesity Smoking Excess Alcohol Diabetes Physical Inactivity Air Pollution Visual Loss Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission When You Intervene Matters.

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AMS Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2023

We all want to be heart-healthy and ensuring our cholesterol levels are in the normal range is one of the most critical steps. High cholesterol can increase your risk of severe conditions like heart disease and heart attacks. Continue reading to learn four heart-healthy habits that can improve your cholesterol.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 30, 2024

Regular exercise can bring down the blood pressure in the long run. Though blood pressure rises progressively with increasing exercise, it reduces the resting blood pressure in the long run. Maintaining normal blood pressure also reduces the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2024

But a new study suggests it may be less likely to happen to those who better adhere to a set of lifestyle behaviors and factors such as maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 24, 2024

Positive correlations were identified with age, systolic blood pressure, a history of hypertension, male gender, and total cholesterol. By stressing the significance of managing cholesterol levels, especially HDL, our findings provide actionable insights for CAS prevention.

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Med Page Today

MARCH 7, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- DENVER -- Efforts aimed at lowering blood pressure (BP) and cholesterol in people with HIV can succeed, two randomized trials presented here demonstrated. In the first, prehypertensive Haitians on stable antiretroviral therapy.

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MIBHS

AUGUST 15, 2024

It helps: Regulate blood pressure Control blood sugar levels Reduce inflammation Manage our sleep-wake cycle Boost energy in times of stress The problem arises when our stress response becomes chronic, leading to sustained high levels of cortisol in our system.

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Science Daily - Stroke

AUGUST 25, 2023

Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to new research.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

He added, “I think most people think of obesity and being out of shape as the primary cause of heart attacks, but we clearly have shown that high cholesterol and blood pressure, which are often heavily influenced by genetics, are the primary risk factors.” “We

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GEMMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Maintaining cardiovascular health reduces the risk of developing various heart diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We are learning that risk factors such a high LDL-C, blood pressure and average blood sugar levels, even in the high normal range, can increase cardiovascular risk. Systolic blood pressure, even above 90 mmHg, results in higher risk 3. This does not mean we should treat blood pressure down to this target!

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DAIC

MAY 3, 2024

New Study Reveals 65 and Older Population Lowered Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Weight Using Mobile Technology 2. Clinical trials and innovative technology took center stage during the month of April, racking up some record number views. Here is a look at what DAIC viewers were reading last month: 1.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

At multiple linear regression analysis, compared with the diabetes support and education group, the ILI group was associated with reduced variability of fasting blood glucose (β=−1.49 [95% CI, −2.39 to −0.59]), total cholesterol (β=−1.12 [95% CI, −1.75 to −0.48]), and low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (β=−1.04 [95% CI, −1.59

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CardiacWire

JULY 31, 2024

Topline results are in from NewAmsterdam Pharma’s BROOKLYN study , showing that obicetrapib safely and effectively reduces LDL cholesterol in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) who can’t be effectively treated by current cholesterol drugs. Reduced 51% of patients’ LDL-C levels below 70 mg/dl. vs. 14.4%).

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 22, 2024

Defining risk with all the blood tests, functional tests (V02 Max, etc) and imaging tests (CT CAC scans). Reducing risk using primarily lifestyle to lower blood pressure, lowering LDL cholesterol, reduce visceral fat and reverse insulin resistance. It is broken down into 3 core modules : Understanding Heart Disease.

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MIBHS

JUNE 28, 2024

Exercise helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, all of which are crucial for maintaining optimal cardiac health. Schedule regular appointments with your healthcare provider to have your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other cardiac risk factors checked.

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Hypertension Hypertension, or high blood pressure , is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it typically shows no symptoms until it leads to more severe health issues. Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle modifications, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise, are essential for managing this risk.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, on average, six months after starting treatment. LDL or “bad” cholesterol contributes to the development of fatty deposits in the arteries, which raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other forms of heart disease.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“Untreated risk factors have a larger impact on risk for death following a serious heart event among survivors of childhood cancer relative to the general population, and therefore we shouldn’t just assume that because someone is young they don’t need risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol treated.”

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

He had high blood pressure and high cholesterol most of his life, and he wasn’t great at taking his tablets.” The same is true of uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure. You can have normal LDL cholesterol levels and an elevated Lp(a). “Dad had a heart attack at 78.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 21, 2024

The Defining Risk module includes lessons on: Defining Metabolic Health Cholesterol Principles Understanding Your Cholesterol Panel Advanced Cholesterol Testing Lipoprotein (a) - Lp(a) Insulin Resistance Metabolic Syndrome Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes Assessing Visceral Fat How To Measure Fitness The Importance of Muscle Metrics.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, as they can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. Additionally, watch your sodium intake to keep your blood pressure in check. Poor sleep can lead to weight gain, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart disease.

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AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

High blood pressure – Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Routine blood pressure checks are essential to maintaining a healthy heart as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Family history – If a close family member has had heart disease, it can raise your risk.

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Wellnest

AUGUST 24, 2023

By adopting a heart-healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, we can mitigate genetic predispositions' impact and reduce our overall risk of cardiovascular disease. Myth #3: Heart diseases only affect men.

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Heart 2023 Conference

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

2) Control Your Cholesterol Fried foods are yummy. Still, you should bandy if life changes and/ or add a cholesterol-lowering drug, similar to statins If you presently have high cholesterol then with your physician on a plan will help heart complaints move forward. Don't let this discourage you if you're new to exercising!!

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 11, 2024

Advanced cholesterol testing - apoB, Lp(a) etc. How to interpret your standard cholesterol panel. How to measure and manage blood pressure. Lifestyle approaches to lowering excess visceral fat, high blood pressure, and cholesterol particle counts. How to assess your metabolic health.

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight. Regular check-ups including blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol screenings enable our team to identify early symptoms and intervene before they escalate.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blood Pressure & Cholesterol The same principles apply to managing blood pressure and cholesterol. Let’s take a 40-year-old male who is overweight, with a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg, an LDL-C of 4.0 Lower, for longer, is better. Not that uncommon of a scenario.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At visit 1 (2008–2011), information on behavioral and clinical factors (diet, smoking status, physical activity, sleep duration, body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting glucose, and medication use) were measured and used to estimate an LE8 score (range, 0–100) for 14 772 participants.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 20, 2024

Maintaining normal blood pressure. Maintaining normal LDL cholesterol levels. But we have known for decades that getting these core factors right substantially reduces your risk of heart disease. Being physically active. Not smoking. Avoiding diabetes. Having good nutrition. Avoiding obesity.

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Wellnest

MARCH 12, 2023

Blood pressure is high. A significant risk factor for heart disease is high blood pressure. Get your blood pressure under control if you have high blood pressure to lower your risk. Elevated cholesterol The risk of heart disease can rise when blood cholesterol levels are high.

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The British Journal of Cardiology

AUGUST 1, 2024

Management of high levels encourages rigorous attention to correction of other risk factors, such as blood pressure, smoking and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Currently, there is no specific treatment to lower its circulating concentration. Raised Lp(a) is a feature of familial hypercholesterolaemia.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 25, 2024

What blood tests did he need to do? What lifestyle measures should he use to lower his LDL cholesterol and reduce his blood pressure? What causes heart disease? What exercise metrics should he be tracking? What were the best ways to reverse insulin resistance? Did he need a cardiac CT?

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Circulation

JANUARY 24, 2024

METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 4, 2024

For cardiovascular disease, only low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and blood pressure are approved as surrogates for cardiovascular disease. For many disease areas, nearly a half of drugs are approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration based on beneficial effects on surrogate endpoints.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The fundamental characteristic of atherosclerosis is when a cholesterol particle becomes trapped in the artery wall. Many factors make the lipoprotein particle more likely to become retained in the artery wall, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance and smoking. CE = Cholesterol Ester. TG = Triglycerides.

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