Science Daily - Heart Disease

MARCH 5, 2024

Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When you look at the risk of having a heart attack, it is true that the older you are, the greater the odds of having a heart attack 1. While only 1-2% of those having a heart attack are less than 65 years of age, 1-2% of this very large number means a LOT of heart attacks. So far, so good.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This is about estimating your near-term risk of a heart attack. In this scenario, your risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years is well under 2%. In this case, going on a statin or any other LDL cholesterol-lowering medication will reduce your risk of a heart attack by about 25%. Not zero risk.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. In general, the more plaque you have, the higher your risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years. 6, 2017 7 JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging May 2015, 8 (5) 579-596; J Am Coll Cardiol.

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DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

mg can prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients with established cardiovascular disease. More recently, the favorable effects of LODOCO on coronary plaque in patients with acute coronary syndrome are supported by randomized trial data reported in Circulation and JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We are very excited to see our purpose-driven mission come to life, making advanced cardiac care accessible to more patients and working towards our goal of eliminating heart attacks.” “We We are excited to support Cleerly in its mission to revolutionize cardiac care,” said Scott Barclay, Managing Director at Insight Partners.

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DAIC

MAY 14, 2024

The impact of this narrowing can ultimately result in angina (chest pain), which has been shown to double the risk of major cardiovascular events,1 as well as myocardial infarction ( heart attack ) or even death.

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