Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Reversing or regressing coronary artery disease is possible. But can coronary artery disease be reversed with lifestyle measures, including changes to nutrition and exercise? All patients had CT coronary angiograms at the start of the study and repeated after about one year. In: Yuan, C.,

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Coronary Artery Disease Plaque Exercise Heart Attack 104

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 1, 2023

CT coronary angiography, in addition to a CT CAC, is arguably the best test for estimating whether someone has evidence of coronary artery disease and what that means for their near-term risk of a heart attack. This article is part 2 of a series on cardiac CT. The dark grey is the Non Calcified plaque.

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Coronary Angiogram Plaque Coronary Artery Disease Chest Pain 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 30, 2024

Had blood pressures a little on the high side. They knew they had not been doing all the things they should do, and they were worried that heart disease had them in its sights. The key issue when it comes to the near-term risk of a heart attack is whether you already have coronary artery disease and how much of it.

Heart Disease 69

Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Plaque 69

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Given that there was such a high blood pressure, it is possible that this is a type 2 MI (supply demand mismatch due to high oxygen demand when myocardium is pumping against such elevated blood pressure.) A CT Coronary angiogram was ordered. It is likely that the artery will re-occlude.

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Coronary Angiogram Chest Pain Stenosis STEMI 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 31, 2024

The most common way to assess the presence and extent of coronary artery disease is with a CT scan, called a CT CAC score or CT Coronary Angiogram. CT Coronary Angiogram. Atherosclerosis in the proximal segment of the vessel. An Owner’s Guide is a great place to start.

Heart Disease 71

Heart Disease Plaque Heart Attack Heart attacks 71

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 1, 2017

Lungs are clear and there is no elevation in jugular venous pressure. Blood pressure is within the goal as well. Clinical examination is consistent with a well-compensated patient. There are no signs of acute congestion. According to the ABIM Blueprint , the following topics are covered. Start with a Free Trial.

Cardiomyopathy 52

Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Bicuspid/Mitral Electrocardiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

The initial blood pressure was 80/palp with a heart rate of 104, respirations 20, oxygen saturations of 94% and a finger stick blood glucose of 268. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure.

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Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 52