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Blood Pressure Circulation Risk Factors 
Dr. Paddy Barrett
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
And plaque in your coronary arteries is the result of exposure to risk factors over time. These individuals then must have had one or more risk factors for a long time prior to their heart attack. The answer: Risk Factors. But wouldn’t such risk factors have been obvious?
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Circulation
JANUARY 27, 2025
Circulation, Ahead of Print.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for the leading causes of death, the leading one being cardiovascular disease. 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. The key is to identify risk much earlier. Circulation.
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DAIC
JUNE 18, 2024
A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 trillion by 2050, according to two presidential advisories published in the AHA journal Circulation. to 61% of the U.S. population. population.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MARCH 26, 2024
Adults younger than 35 to 45 years old may have a higher risk of developing a stroke from nontraditional risk factors such as migraines than from traditional risks like high blood pressure. That's according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
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MIBHS
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. This blog explores how genetics influence heart health and whether mitigating these inherited risks is possible. Can You Prevent Heart Disease if Its in Your Genes?
Dr. Paddy Barrett
JANUARY 23, 2024
The real question is what the Tsimane tribe's risk factor profile looks like. Because if we can understand that, we can attempt to emulate it and also considerably delay the onset of cardiovascular disease and our risk of an early death as a consequence of it. The average Non-HDL cholesterol for western populations is 3.6
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AMS Cardiology
JANUARY 29, 2025
Drinking plenty of water and eating a diet of lower-calorie, nutrient-rich foods can help you control your weight, cholesterol levels and blood pressure, which helps lower your risk of heart disease. A key part of staying on top of your heart health is being aware of your cholesterol and blood pressure numbers.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4141387-A4141387, November 12, 2024. 10.71) mmHg,t=2.332,P=0.021], daytime average diastolic blood pressure [(85.98±13.19) 10.71) mmHg,t=2.332,P=0.021], daytime average diastolic blood pressure [(85.98±13.19) 13.21) vs. (80.41±10.71) 13.19) vs. (80.69±10.98)
DAIC
JANUARY 19, 2024
AVIM therapy is an investigational patented bioelectronic therapy, administered using a standard dual-chamber pacemaker, designed to immediately, substantially and persistently reduce blood pressure. This leaves a gap in the care of these patients and increases their risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure progression.
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Physiologically Speaking
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Age is the leading risk factor for developing CVD, but physical inactivity, air pollution, and poor dietary habits are also major contributors. Restricting your sodium (salt) intake : Numerous studies have associated a high salt intake with elevated blood pressure and reduced endothelial function. Read more
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139510-A4139510, November 12, 2024. Hypertension is a risk factor for these events in Stage B HF. Background:Stage B heart failure (HF) was associated with increased cardiovascular and HF events.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Managing blood pressure. Control Risk Factors Early. The majority of risk can be managed with close attention to lifestyle factors, but for some, medications may be needed. Suddenly, a 43% chance of a heart attack or stroke becomes a 19% risk. That is a big reduction in risk. Circulation.
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Circulation
JANUARY 24, 2024
Circulation, Ahead of Print.
DAIC
MAY 16, 2024
Implementation of a multispecialty care team approach, including expertise in risk factor management, guideline directed medical therapies, wound and foot care and endovascular and surgical revascularization procedures, may improve outcomes for people with PAD. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.
MIBHS
JANUARY 31, 2025
Monitoring Blood Oxygen Levels Many advanced wearables now include pulse oximetry, which measures oxygen saturation in the blood. Abnormal readings can signal issues with circulation or lung function, prompting further investigation. Sleep Monitoring Quality sleep is essential for heart health.
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The British Journal of Cardiology
AUGUST 1, 2024
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) can improve the accuracy of assessment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and the risk of aortic valve stenosis. Currently, there is no specific treatment to lower its circulating concentration. Raised Lp(a) is a feature of familial hypercholesterolaemia.
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Circulation
APRIL 15, 2024
Circulation, Ahead of Print. Environmental degradation is widely prevalent and has a long latency period between exposure and health outcome, potentially placing a large number of individuals at risk of these health consequences.
GEMMS
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Maintaining cardiovascular health reduces the risk of developing various heart diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease Understanding the risk factors for cardiovascular disease is crucial for maintaining optimal cardiovascular health.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 13, 2024
When it comes to cardiovascular disease, two of the biggest risk factors we must consider are: ApoB concentration - A measure of the number of circulating lipid particles. Visceral Fat & Insulin Resistance - The amount of fat in your abdominal cavity and major organs and how it influences your risk of insulin resistance.
MIBHS
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
While cardiovascular risk affects both genders, men often face unique challenges and factors that increase their susceptibility. Understanding these risk factors and taking proactive steps toward heart health is crucial for men of all ages. Lifestyle choices and genetic factors can influence heart health at any age.
MIBHS
AUGUST 30, 2024
Chronic stress can lead to: Elevated blood pressure Increased heart rate Inflammation in the body Unhealthy coping behaviors (overeating, smoking, excessive drinking) All these factors can contribute to heart disease, making stress reduction an essential aspect of cardiovascular care.
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. Additionally, staying active can help manage stress and maintain a healthy weight, further reducing your risk of heart disease.
Circulation
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 7 , Page e330-e346, February 13, 2024. Adverse pregnancy outcomes are common among pregnant individuals and are associated with long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. Individuals with adverse pregnancy outcomes also have an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease risk factors after delivery.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Therefore, the number of ApoB particles is a direct measure of the number of circulating cholesterol particles in your bloodstream. In general, however, most people who want to be aggressive about reducing risk will be aiming for a Non-HDL-C of at least <2.5 ApoB Is Not The Only Risk Factor For Atherosclerosis.
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AMS Cardiology
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Exercise helps improve blood circulation, strengthen the heart and manage weight—all of which can help reduce the risk of PAD. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight.
DAIC
JANUARY 23, 2024
11 Despite the link between inflammation and cardiovascular disease has been proven by extensive research, most physicians have focused on treating high-risk patients with lipid lowering therapies including statin therapy.1,12,13 mg) to reduce the risks of heart attack, stroke, coronary revascularization, and CV death.29 Circulation.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4113411-A4113411, November 12, 2024. Background:Long term follow-up data on elevated blood pressure (BP) or antihypertensive drugs in young adults are scarce. HTN elevated the incidence risk of major cardiovascular disease by 2.16
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
APRIL 21, 2024
Stroke is often due to sudden loss of blood supply to a region of the brain which usually results in paralysis of a part of the body. In general, risk factors for stroke and some forms of heart disease are similar. Strokes due to blocks in blood vessels, can be seen along with blocks in blood vessels of the heart.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Introduction:The wall stress is the major contributor of arterial stiffness, which is well-known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The interindividual variability of the Circle of Willis affects blood flow redistribution intracranially.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
MARCH 6, 2024
Susceptibility MMD genes, including ring finger protein 213/mysterin andGUCY1A3, have also been linked to extracranial vascular disease and increased systolic blood pressure. Blood pressure measurements and antihypertensive agent use were recorded pre‐ and postoperatively. After a mean follow‐up of 34.3±18.1
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MIBHS
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Reducing Risk Factors Exercise helps manage and reduce risk factors associated with heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity, and diabetes. By addressing these risk factors, exercise significantly lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146960-A4146960, November 12, 2024. Background:Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a rise in prevalence in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). mmHg, respectively.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4125587-A4125587, November 12, 2024. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In the serum, there was no significant difference in triglyceride levels.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 4, 2024
Thus, this study aimed to investigate the association between circulating levels of Zn, Cu, and Zn/Cu ratio with CVD risk factors in the Qatari population. p = 0.009, T3), diastolic blood pressure [OR = 0.41, p = 0.024 (T2), and OR = 0.47, p = 0.049 (T3)], and creatinine kinase (OR = 0.27, p = 0.014, T3) compared to T1.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4137914-A4137914, November 12, 2024. This included an HbA1c>7.0%, age>50 with established CVD, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease or an age>60 with at least one CVD risk factor. year follow-up time).Results:Among Results:Among 5002 (projected to 34.0
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4136812-A4136812, November 12, 2024. Background:Cognitive decline and dementia are significant global health concerns, with hypertension being a major risk factor. Increasingly, the elderly population is receiving pacemakers, and the pacing rates are set as low as 50bpm.
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DAIC
JUNE 28, 2024
As part of its centennial, earlier this month, the Association published alarming cardiovascular health projections in its flagship peer-reviewed scientific journal Circulation. The new fund expects to start deploying capital in late 2024. At least 6 in 10 U.S. trillion price tag – tripling the current direct and indirect costs.
DAIC
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The guideline was jointly published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation. Patients, especially those at intermediate risk, may benefit from evaluation with more than one risk calculator because some work better than others in different patient populations, or other factors need to be considered.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142036-A4142036, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Smoking is a well-known risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and kidney failure among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the association of former and current smoking status (vs.
Circulation
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Circulation, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Hypertension is a key risk factor for major adverse cardiovascular events but remains difficult to treat in many individuals. Dietary interventions are an effective approach to lower blood pressure (BP) but are not equally effective across all individuals.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
I quickly reviewed the patient’s records and saw that she was a 53 year old woman with a history of BMI 40, but no other identifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions , 7(5), 645–655. "A patient just arrived as a transfer for NSTEMI." I performed bedside echocardiography.
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AMS Cardiology
JULY 11, 2024
Regular exercise helps strengthen the heart muscle, improve circulation and increase cardiovascular endurance. This can result in reduced risk of future heart problems, improved ability to perform daily activities and enhanced exercise capacity. Enhanced Emotional Well-Being Cardiac events can take a toll on mental health.
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