Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The greater the number of particles the artery wall is exposed to over time, the higher the risk of atherosclerosis and a heart attack 2. Excess weight, as measured by BMI, is typically considered a measure of excess body fat. Relationship of BMI and Risk Of Diabetes. Mechanism of atherosclerosis formation.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 4, 2025

E.g. High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Diagnosed three years ago. List vital measurements—eg Weight, Height, BMI etc. Heart Imaging Often, what patients are really worried about is ‘ if '‘ they have heart disease. And if it is putting them at very high risk of a heart attack in the future.

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Blood Pressure Exercise Heart Disease Cholesterol 97

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Xylitol, a sugar alcohol with a global market estimated at 161,500 metric tons, has been linked to increased thrombosis and risk of stroke and heart attack. The mean BMI was 35.2 Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP268-ATP268, February 1, 2025. kg/m2, HbA1c was 5.9% 0.4,

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

Falling into the class of obesity with a BMI of greater than 30 makes this more likely, but so also does having excess visceral fat deposition with significant metabolic consequences at a BMI less than 30. The distinction here is the metabolic consequences of excess fat causing a health risk rather than focusing on the BMI cutoff.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 29, 2023

It all comes down to: What your priorities are What your objectives are Your risk tolerance Your ability to update that risk model Where you draw the line of ‘risk’ equating to ‘causation’ The same is true when it comes to the question of statins ‘causing’ diabetes. What to do? Let’s dive in.

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Diabetes Risk Factors Heart attacks Heart Attack 52

DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 03/05/2024 - 13:15 March 5, 2024 — Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health. Less frequent use was also associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.

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Heart attacks Heart Attack Strokes Stroke 98

Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

Have you wondered what causes a heart attack? Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). So, how do you recognize a heart attack?

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