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Should You Take A Statin To Lower Your Cholesterol?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Even those who are pulled forward in their diagnosis of type 2 diabetes still get a significant reduction in the risk of heart disease. 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%. Not zero risk.

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Five Tests To Assess Your Heart Health In The New Year.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Not just for the prevention of heart disease but also to reduce your risk of dying from all conditions. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. If you have a family history of heart disease, this is a must-do test.

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Why Waiting Until Age 50 To Address Risk Factors For Heart Disease Is Too Late.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

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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What To Do If You Have An Early Family History Of Heart Disease

Dr. Paddy Barrett

If you have an early family history of heart disease, there are specific steps you need to take to define if you have an increased risk and what to do about it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the probability of someone in your family having heart disease is likely to be high.

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New cardiovascular imaging approach provides a better view of dangerous plaques

Science Daily - Heart Disease

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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Cleerly Raises $106 Million in Series C Extension Funding

DAIC

Cleerly is dedicated to creating a new standard of care for heart disease by using FDA-cleared solutions powered by artificial intelligence. 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

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GE HealthCare and Medis Medical Imaging Announce Collaboration Focused on Non-Invasive Coronary Assessments to Help Advance Precision Care in Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

DAIC

Within the complex umbrella of cardiovascular disease, CAD is a type of heart disease that develops when the coronary arteries narrow and the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart.