Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 26, 2024

Coronary artery disease is caused by the retention of a cholesterol particle in the artery wall. But if a retained cholesterol particle is the spark. There are many things you want to avoid to prevent heart disease, but type 2 diabetes and extreme insulin resistance needs to be right up there at the top of that list.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Both forms of enlargement may compromise the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently, leading to further complications like heart failure. What Causes an Enlarged Heart? There are numerous factors that can lead to cardiomegaly, ranging from temporary conditions to chronic diseases.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

Background Myasthenia gravis is a rare chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder mainly caused by autoantibodies to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. Cholesterol is an essential molecule that affects the distribution and proper functioning of this receptor.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 16, 2024

Share Cardiovascular Disease Those in the ‘Ideal’ category were 55% less likely to develop diseases of the circulatory system, including: Heart Disease Stroke Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation For each 10-point increment in lifestyle score, there was a proportionate 20% reduction in these conditions combined.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 15, 2023

mmol/l (150 mg/dl) Low HDL Cholesterol - (Males: <1.0 Main Takeaway Insulin resistance is a core risk factor for all the major chronic diseases that impact us. Just as you would get your cholesterol or your blood pressure checked as part of a health evaluation, an assessment of insulin resistance should also be included.

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DAIC

JANUARY 25, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 01/25/2024 - 20:47 January 25, 2024 — New research confirms what public health leaders have been fearing: the significant uptick in the cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) death rate that began in 2020 has continued. The findings are reported in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , published by Elsevier.

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