All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 30, 2024

Plaque regression can be demonstrated by ultrasound evaluation of the carotids which are easily accessible. Regular exercise can bring down the blood pressure in the long run. Though blood pressure rises progressively with increasing exercise, it reduces the resting blood pressure in the long run.

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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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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 7, 2024

Background Although the impact of hypertension on carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaques has been well established, its association with femoral IMT and plaques has not been extensively examined. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) were used to define SDR. 1.49), plaques (OR = 1.36, 95%CI = 1.16–1.61),

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The incidence of no-reflow was higher in patients with attenuated plaque ≥5 mm in length as evaluated by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).Objective:The Blood pressure decrease during PCI was significantly more pronounced in the no-reflow group (47.4% vs. 8.6%, p < 0.001). vs. 25.5%, p = 0.032). vs. 41.2%, p=0.043).Conclusion:In

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

EMS obtained the following vital signs: pulse 50, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 96/49. Unfortunately, we do not have those images for review, but the operators described a ruptured LAD plaque and they stented this area, which ensures the stability of the plaque. It is not rare.

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries that lead to the legs and feet. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Although it is statistically unlikely, multiple plaque ruptures are possible. On intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), the mid RCA plaque was described as "cratered, inflamed, and bulky," and the OM plaque was described as "bulky with evidence of inflammation and probably ulceration." Heitner et al. DOI:10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.118.007305),

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AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

High blood pressure – Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Routine blood pressure checks are essential to maintaining a healthy heart as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Family history – If a close family member has had heart disease, it can raise your risk.

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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. Factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 22, 2024

This in turn can enhance the chance of plaque build-up in the blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries). If it is severe enough to compress the heart, it prevents proper filling of the heart and blood pressure falls. Reduced function of the thyroid gland is also associated with heart disease.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionAtherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, occurs due to the buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries which can result in reduced blood flow to the organs and tissues. Risk factors such as smoking, chronic kidney disease, and aging can contribute to plaque formation.

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Hypertension Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

BACKGROUND:In the absence of outcome-based ambulatory blood pressure (BP) data hypertension guidelines provide 24-hour mean BP values corresponding to trial-validated office BP values. Hypertension, Ahead of Print.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Learning Points: Type 1 MI is the type we are most familiar with: rupture of atherosclerotic plaque with production thrombus or platelet fibrin aggregates. You also appreciate the overly upright T waves in I and aVL which are reciprocal to the inferior T waves. But not all OMI is atherosclerotic in nature.

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AMS Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2023

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad cholesterol” can create plaque in your arteries, putting you at risk for health complications like atherosclerosis, heart disease and vascular issues. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good cholesterol” absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver. Exercise more.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The most accurate way (But not the only way) to answer this question is whether or not you have plaque in your coronary arteries. If you already have plaque, your risk of event an event goes up proportional to the amount of plaque you have 2. In this scenario, your risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years is well under 2%.

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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.) LAD plaque with 0-25 percent stenosis. Her initial cTnI returned at 0.25 A CT Coronary angiogram was ordered.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A heart attack is when that plaque ruptures and stops blood flow down the artery. 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. Cholesterol is an essential part of that process. HDL cholesterol = 1.2

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the risk factor responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide 2. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. Blood pressure is easy to check. What’s yours?

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Genes influence various biological processes, including cholesterol metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and the strength and structure of your heart and blood vessels. Common Heart Diseases with Genetic Links Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): CAD occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CAD, which involves the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, can reduce blood flow to the heart.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primary prevention is the management of the risk factors, e.g. high blood pressure, early in life to prevent complications of the condition, i.e. coronary artery disease. Blood Pressure Control High blood pressure is the risk factor associated with the greatest number of deaths worldwide. N Engl J Med.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 30, 2024

Had blood pressures a little on the high side. Risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, and inactivity are important because the longer you are exposed to them, the higher the odds you will develop coronary artery disease sooner in life. Smoked - usually not every day but often on weekends. Did minimal exercise.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 27, 2025

Imaging can play a key role by revealing the presence of atherosclerotic plaques in a directly relatable way and thus, larger effects are anticipated in women with plaques. Participants will attend a baseline visit and follow-up visits at 6 and 12-months.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

"If you have a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or tobacco use, you should talk to your doctor about being screened for PAD. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a chronic condition where plaquea sticky substance made of fat and cholesterolbuilds up in the arteries that carry blood to your legs. What Is PAD?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, most adults will start to develop advanced plaque in their coronary arteries early in life. By age 66, more than half of all females will have evidence of advanced plaque in their coronary arteries, as seen on a CT calcium score. Coronary atherosclerosis, as evidenced by an abnormal CAC score, is a measure of advanced plaque.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

What should my blood pressure be? While it is true that the older you are, the higher the risk of a heart attack, the process of plaque buildup starts early in life. Over half of all ‘healthy’ heart arteries examined before being used for a heart transplant were shown to have evidence of early plaque buildup.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Everyone starts with no plaque in the coronary arteries, but over a long enough time frame, everyone develops plaque in their coronary arteries. By age 80, almost everyone will have evidence of advanced plaque in their coronary arteries, as defined by a cardiac CT 1. Plaque accumulation happens in stages. You got it.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

By the time you get to age 80, you will almost certainly have evidence of plaque in your coronary arteries - you will have heart disease. Normal Blood Pressure. But first, let’s get some facts straight. Over a long enough time frame, pretty much everyone will get heart disease. Heart attacks do. Here are your targets.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

Therefore, if someone presents with an event earlier than this age, they likely have been building up plaque for a considerable period prior to this. He had high blood pressure and high cholesterol most of his life, and he wasn’t great at taking his tablets.” “Dad had a heart attack at 78.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Additionally, watch your sodium intake to keep your blood pressure in check. Activities like brisk walking, cycling, swimming, and dancing can help improve cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease. They can assess your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other risk factors.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 7, 2024

Heart disease is the presence of plaque or atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries. Over a long enough time horizon, pretty much everyone will develop a significant amount of plaque and have a heart attack. We have very strong evidence to support the idea that the more plaque you have, the greater your risk of a heart attack 1.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When we say heart disease, what we really mean is plaque in the artery wall. If you already have evidence of substantial plaque on a cardiac CT or have had a heart attack already, your future risk is significantly increased. You just need to know how. This Is Known As Atherosclerosis. Not knowing your ApoB can be costly.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 10, 2024

people from the general population), coronary artery calcium scores (CACS) are higher, indicating more calcification and the presence of atherosclerotic plaques. Calcified plaques are known to be more stable and less prone to rupture and lead to a heart attack. When comparing athletes to control groups (i.e., hours per week).

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

There are multiple possible clinical situations that could account for diffuse subendocardial ischemia that is not due to ACS and plaque rupture. On arrival in the emergency department, invasive blood pressure was 35/15mmHg and the patient was in profound cardiogenic shock with severe confusion secondary to brain hypoperfusion.

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