Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Written by Magnus Nossen The patient in today's case is a male in his 70s with hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus. The ST segment changes are compatible with severe subendocardial ischemia which can be caused by type I MI from ACS or potentially from type II MI (non-obstructive coronary artery disease with supply/demand mismatch).

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Patients with increasing CT-CSVD scores were older (p<0.001), more likely to have hypertension (p<0.001), diabetes (p<0.001), coronary artery disease (p=0.044), and a higher baseline systolic blood pressure (p=0.037). 1.02; score 2: OR 0.46, 95%CI 0.26-0.83; 1.95, p = 0.019).Conclusion:This

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Postoperatively, the patient was hypertensive to a systolic blood pressure of 220 mmHg that was controlled with a nicardipine infusion that was gradually weaned off once the patient’s vitals were stable while in the Neuro‐ICU. CT‐guided biopsy of the L3‐L4 disc was also obtained.

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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.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. 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.

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DAIC

APRIL 1, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:10 April 1, 2024 — Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session. to 18 years). The age of the participants ranged from 35.4

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

There are significant data that show that if you have obesity, you have a high risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart failure, type 2 diabetes (T2D) or risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. [1] International Journal of Obesity 38.8 2014): 1110 – 1114. Romero-Corral, Abel, et al. Lavie, Carl J.,

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Even in those with documented coronary artery disease, less than half were on statin therapy, which has been repeatedly proven to decrease risk in this high-risk group 1. The more insulin resistant a person is, the higher their risk of coronary artery disease. Do not be blind to this obvious risk amplifier.

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Risk Factors Heart Disease Blood Pressure Coronary Artery Disease 52

Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

6 [link] Insufficient sleep has been linked to a greater risk for several health conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline. 9 Adults who sleep <6 hours each night have a 15% greater risk for CVD and 23% increased risk for coronary heart disease compared to those sleeping 7 hours or more.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MAY 10, 2024

In a study published by the American Heart Association, “Sex and Age Differences in the Association of Depression With Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease and Adverse Cardiovascular Events,” researchers investigated 3,237 patients (35% women) undergoing coronary angiography to evaluate for coronary artery disease (CAD).

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

One of the most effective treatments for severe coronary artery disease, a type of cardiovascular disease, is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a procedure designed to restore blood flow to the heart. But does coronary artery bypass surgery also improve erectile capacity?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis examined a range of commonly used supplements and whether they improved cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke. Heart attacks (Myocardial infarctions) were reduced by 15%, and coronary artery disease was reduced by 14%.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The study found reductions in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), inflammation markers, and systolic blood pressure, making it a promising dual-purpose medication for managing obesity-related complications. Takeaways for Cardiometabolic Clinicians The past year has seen remarkable advances in the field of cardiometabolic health.

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Blood Pressure Obesity Preserved Ejection Fraction Coronary Artery Disease 59

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of atherosclerosis and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease. Athletes with a family history of coronary artery disease had a 174% greater risk of CAC ≥100 and a staggering 335% increased risk of CAC ≥400.

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

However, there’s growing concern about how energy drinks affect heart health, particularly whether these beverages can increase heart rate and contribute to high blood pressure. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure.

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Blood Pressure Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Arrhythmia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

A 69 year old woman with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency department by EMS for evaluation of chest pain and shortness of breath. Her blood pressure on arrival was 153/69. The scan showed a bicuspid aortic valve with severe stenosis and coronary artery disease.

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