Cardiovascular Imaging Cholesterol Plaque 
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Only when you have a clear idea of those three factors can you decide whether or not to take a medication to lower your LDL cholesterol. I use statins in the question posed above because that is what most people think and, in fact, what they will start with when looking to lower their LDL cholesterol with a medication. Not zero risk.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Non-HDL Cholesterol There is no ‘Good’ cholesterol on a standard cholesterol blood test. There really is only bad cholesterol. The relationship is simple—higher cholesterol for longer increases your risk of coronary artery disease 4. A 40-year-old male with a Non-HDL cholesterol of 5.0
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
JANUARY 11, 2024
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Recently, it was reported that noncalcified plaque (NCP) volume was an independent predictor for cardiac events. P<0.001), and cholesterol crystal (42.0% P<0.001) than the group with low NCP plaque volume. versus 75.9%;P<0.001),
Dr. Paddy Barrett
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The reason: They were accumulating plaque in their coronary arteries much earlier than their peers. You can’t have a heart attack if you don’t have plaque in your coronary arteries. And plaque in your coronary arteries is the result of exposure to risk factors over time. The answer: Risk Factors. The answer.
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.” You can have normal LDL cholesterol levels and an elevated Lp(a).
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