Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

low cholesterol), the total score can easily be taken to greater than 10 with other risk factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, inactivity, smoking etc. Overweight but not obese and a systolic blood pressure of 135 mmHg (Not very high but certainly not ideal).

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Circulation

JANUARY 27, 2025

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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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JANUARY 17, 2025

These findings may inform efforts to prevent excessive weight gain early in life, a risk factor for adult obesity and related conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

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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 It is not surprising that an enormous increase in cardiovascular risk factors and diseases will produce a substantial economic burden."

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 3, 2024

In today’s society, the prevalence of obesity has become a significant concern. have obesity, and this rate has increased by more than 10 percentage points in the past two decades. Understanding the prevalence of obesity is crucial in comprehending why events like Healthy Weight Week are essential. of adults in the U.S.

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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?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

This means that controlling these risk factors in our favour should significantly reduce the future risk of dementia. Not all of these factors are created equal, and when you address these risk factors is also relevant. I would like to focus on 5 of these factors. High Blood Pressure.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primordial prevention is changing the environment around you so you do not develop the risk factors for heart disease and, by extension, do not get the disease early in life. New obesity medications such as GLP-1 agonists have shown significant reductions in weight in those with a prior heart attack. J Am Heart Assoc.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health concern, with risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, and obesity beginning in childhood.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 14, 2025

BackgroundObesity is a global epidemic and a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to investigate the impact of weight loss after LSG on the left ventricular myocardial work (LVMW) in obese patients and explore the clinical value of the left ventricular pressure - strain loop (LV - PSL).MethodsThirty

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HCPLive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Results suggest a high prevalence of fatty liver in adults with chronic HCV, which was significantly associated with central obesity, elevated blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 28, 2024

Following the Z-transformation of the independent variables, we evaluated the relationships between the four blood pressure indices and NAFLD through multivariable logistic regression models. This finding was confirmed in populations without exercise habits, under 60 years of age, with normal blood pressure, and in non-obese groups.

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Heart BMJ

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Obesity is a major global health issue and a leading cause of premature death. The prevalence of obesity has been rising faster than most other known modifiable risk factors. In a Global Burden of Disease analysis, the prevalence of obesity was found to have doubled in more than 70 countries from 1980 to 2013.

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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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DAIC

MAY 21, 2024

A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association , JAHA, found that Hello Heart’s digital heart health program was associated with reductions in blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and weight. statins). .

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 1, 2024

Guidelines on hypertension (high blood pressure) generally recommend measurement of blood pressure in both arms in the initial visit. They also suggest that the arm with higher blood pressure recording should be used to record blood pressure in subsequent visits.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

Additionally, the study found that the risk factor profiles of patients presenting with STEMI is largely unchanged over time and the use of preventive medications has remained low. said Michael Miedema, MD, MPH , director of the Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health at MHIF and senior author of the research.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

BackgroundAn association between variability of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular events has been reported. Cardiovascular risk factors were measured at 1‐year intervals for 4 years in 4249 adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes who were randomly assigned to ILI or diabetes support and education.

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Open Heart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The primary care arm of ASPIRE-2-PREVENT (A-3-P) was conducted to evaluate lifestyle and medical risk factor management in people at high risk of atherosclerotic CVD in everyday clinical practice. The risk factor control was poor: 9.3% obese (body mass index≥30 kg/m 2 ) and 53.5% women; mean age 61.7±10.8

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Cardiology Update

JANUARY 24, 2024

These data offer an updated analysis of health estimates pertaining to the worldwide, regional, and national impact of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and associated risk factors. High systolic blood pressure stands out as a major risk factor, directly contributing to leading cardiovascular causes of death in LMICs.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 12, 2023

That’s what the field of obesity therapeutics feels like right now. Share In addition to reductions in weight, multiple risk parameters, including blood pressure, waist circumference and lipids, also improve. The primary reason for managing risk factors is to reduce events, including heart attacks.

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

So, how can you lower your risk for heart attacks, heart disease and other complications? Dr. Schuitema and cardiologist Dr. Daniel Tarditi explain the risk factors, how to keep the holidays as “heart-friendly” as possible and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionClinical risk factors and co‐morbidities in obese male and female ischemic stroke patients with a history of smoking may contribute to differing stroke outcomes. A logistic regression model was used to predict clinical risk factors associated with male or female patients.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

Can you please explain the concept of an obesity paradox? Salvatore Carbone, PhD: First, I’d like to point out that obesity is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disease. 2, 3] This association is more pronounced for those with class I obesity, which is a body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg/m2.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

As we get older, the risk of dementia increases for everyone, regardless of risk factor control. Poor Sleep Is A Major Risk Factor For Insulin Resistance. Insulin resistance is a significant driver of cardiovascular risk. Obesity is one of the biggest global health concerns we face today.

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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.

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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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DAIC

JUNE 28, 2024

These projected trends are driven by an aging, more diverse population, along with an anticipated significant increase in chronic health risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity. “In

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MIBHS

JULY 31, 2024

Here are some of the major ways in which chronic stress negatively impacts cardiovascular health: High Blood Pressure When you experience stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which cause your heart rate and blood pressure to spike.

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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.

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Physiologically Speaking

MARCH 6, 2024

But the rising trends of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and the falling trend of activity levels lead me to a dark conclusion: things probably aren’t going to get any better. For one, drugs target single pathways or risk factors. I’m an exercise scientist by training. Statins lower cholesterol.

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AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

Understanding the risk factors, recognizing the signs and seeking guidance from a cardiologist can play a significant role in preventing and treating this disease. Your risk depends on several factors, some of which you can control and some of which are out of your control. The post Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 24, 2024

The DiRECT Trial used a calorie-restricted diet over 3-5 months and also withdrew diabetic and blood pressure control medications. Type 2 diabetes is much more common in those with a BMI in the overweight or obese category but is not uncommon in those who are relatively normal weight. All of these patients had a BMI >27.

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Wellnest

AUGUST 24, 2023

While it is true that the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with age, it can strike people of all ages, including young adults and even children. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, genetics, obesity, and other risk factors can contribute to cardiac disease at any stage of life. Myth #3: Heart diseases only affect men.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of the risk factors are controllable. Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, as they can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. tips to keep your heart in optimal condition.

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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. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease Understanding the risk factors for cardiovascular disease is crucial for maintaining optimal cardiovascular health.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A review of the existing literature surrounding the link between CVD and depression looked at the epidemiology and main risk factors for the coexistence of depression and CVD. Depression can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and non-adherence to medication, which are risk factors for CVD.

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