Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

If you have an early family history of heart disease, there are specific steps you need to take to define if you have an increased risk and what to do about it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the probability of someone in your family having heart disease is likely to be high.

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DAIC

APRIL 1, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:21 April 1, 2024 — Roughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions conclude that new technology could soon help doctors slash that number. “We What is Valvular Heart Disease?

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AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

Heart disease remains a prevalent and serious health concern that affects millions worldwide. Understanding the risk factors, recognizing the signs and seeking guidance from a cardiologist can play a significant role in preventing and treating this disease. Smoking – Smoking is the most preventable cause of heart disease.

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Wellnest

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this blog, we will unravel some of the most common myths about cardiac health and heart diseases while providing accurate and evidence-based information to promote a healthy lifestyle. Myth #1: Cardiovascular diseases only affect the elderly. Myth #3: Heart diseases only affect men.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JULY 29, 2024

If current guidelines for cholesterol and high blood pressure treatment remain unchanged, a newly unveiled heart risk calculator would render 16 million people ineligible for preventive therapy.

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MIBHS

MAY 15, 2024

Heart disease in men and women remains the leading cause of death globally, impacting millions of lives each year. While heart disease affects both genders, the manifestation, symptoms, and outcomes can significantly differ between them. Age Matters Heart disease in men tends to strike at a younger age compared to women.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

Does stress cause heart disease? But What About Stress & Heart Disease? When stress is included in the risk factor profile for a future heart attack, it comes in third on the list after abnormal cholesterol and smoking 1. Stress causes heart disease. +PS to the adversity you face in life.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding where you sit on this continuum is a key part of defining your future risk of heart disease but also dementia, and many cancers. If you are insulin resistant, you are less efficient, and in more severe cases, blood glucose levels start to rise above normal. High Blood Pressure. Low HDL Cholesterol.

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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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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 22, 2024

Heart disease can occur with both increased function of the thyroid gland and decreased function of the thyroid gland. When thyroid function is increased, heart rate increases and the work load of the heart increases. In severe cases heart failure may occur.

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Wellnest

MARCH 12, 2023

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. It's critical to be conscious of the early warning signs as they can aid in managing or preventing heart disease.

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AMS Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. At AMS Cardiology, we believe proactive care is essential for maintaining optimal heart health. Below we’ll discuss the importance of heart screenings , check-ups and cardiac disease prevention and why choosing AMS Cardiology for your care is the right decision.

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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. What Is Cholesterol? There are two types of cholesterol.

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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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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. High Blood Pressure. It has been long established that high pressure is closely linked to higher rates of dementia. The question is whether treating high blood pressure lowers the risk of dementia.

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GEMMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It encompasses several factors, including the strength and efficiency of the heart, the flexibility and health of the blood vessels, and the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life.

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MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Heart disease is often perceived as a predominantly male issue, but the reality tells a different story. This blog post aims to shed light on the unique considerations and risks associated with heart health in women, empowering them with the knowledge to take proactive steps in protecting their hearts.

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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. Incentives Prompt Increased Daily Walking in Patients at Risk for Heart Disease 6. Here is a look at what DAIC viewers were reading last month: 1. FDA Announces Recalls of Abbott/Thoratec Corp.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

What is inside the Heart Health Formula? A step-step guide to: - Understanding Heart Disease. Defining Heart Disease Risk. Reducing Heart Disease Risk. The Heart Health Formula is made up of 3 main modules. Understanding Heart Disease. Heart Attack versus Heart Disease.

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MIBHS

JUNE 28, 2024

By implementing a few simple lifestyle changes, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall well-being. At Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery with Dr. Ciuffo we are here with five easy steps to get you started on the path to a healthier heart.

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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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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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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your heart is the engine that powers your body, which means making heart healthy choices should be a top priority. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of the risk factors are controllable. tips to keep your heart in optimal condition.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 22, 2024

It is broken down into 3 core modules : Understanding Heart Disease. 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.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 11, 2024

So, if you are looking to get up to speed and get the cliff notes on heart disease, the book really does seem to do that. Especially for those not already well-versed in all that relates to heart health. This is why I created the Heart Health Formula. What is different about the Heart Health Formula?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 20, 2024

In simple terms it shows that if you get the basics right when you are young your future risk of heart disease is massively reduced. If you get 7 core factors right your risk of dying from heart disease over a 32 year time frame drops by 93%. Maintaining normal blood pressure. Let’s break it down.

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Heart 2023 Conference

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

2) Control Your Cholesterol Fried foods are yummy. but it results in high risk and sometimes high-risk can create heart disease and stroke too. 3) Examine Your Blood Pressure Checking your blood pressure regularly, whether from your physician or indeed the cuff at the drugstore, can keep hypertension from sneaking up on you.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, on average, six months after starting treatment. Statins are a mainstay of heart disease prevention, yet experts estimate that less than half of patients who are eligible to receive the drugs are currently taking them.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 18, 2024

Sometimes, it takes just two hours to properly understand how to assess your risk of heart disease and how to use a lifestyle-first approach to reducing heart disease. The frustrating thing is that there is a clear formula for preventing heart disease. That is why I created the Heart Health Formula EXPRESS.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 16, 2024

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 13, Issue 2 , January 16, 2024. BackgroundThe North Africa and Middle East (NAME) region has one of the highest burdens of ischemic heart disease (IHD) worldwide.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 25, 2024

When we were out for dinner, he asked me for the main things he needed to know about preventing heart disease. What causes heart disease? What blood tests did he need to do? What lifestyle measures should he use to lower his LDL cholesterol and reduce his blood pressure?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 17, 2024

This is probably one of the most common things I hear when I take someone through the process of understanding and reducing their risk of heart disease. Far too often, I meet people with advanced heart disease who really wish they had taken steps earlier in life to understand their risk and, ideally, have reduced it.

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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 mmol/l (155 mg/dl ) and a family history of heart disease.

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The Beat Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ancel Keyes in 1963 published pivotal research that for the first time associated the diet with improved health outcomes, more specifically, showed a correlation between the traditional Mediterranean diet and a lower risk of coronary heart disease. It takes planning and commitment to adopt a diet from a different culture.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Improving Cardiovascular Endurance Regular physical activity enhances cardiovascular endurance, improving the heart and lung’s ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during physical exertion. This increased efficiency supports overall heart health.

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Open Heart

MARCH 16, 2023

To support self-management, patients were provided with a Fitbit, a home blood pressure (BP) monitor and an interactive workbook. Results Over a 3-month period, 105 patients (88% with coronary heart disease) were referred with 74% (n=77) attending initial assessment. kg, p<0.001). p<0.001).

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