Cholesterol Coronary Artery Disease Heart Disease 
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Reversing or regressing coronary artery disease is possible. You cannot eliminate the plaque entirely, but multiple clinical trials have shown plaque regression using high-intensity cholesterol-lowering treatments, which I have discussed previously. Subscribe now 1 Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Understanding where you sit on this continuum is a key part of defining your future risk of heart disease but also dementia, and many cancers. Low HDL Cholesterol. Even having one of the metabolic syndrome factors increases the risk of dying from heart disease by 73% 4. J Am Heart Assoc. High Blood Pressure.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
JUNE 21, 2024
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.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The majority of heart attacks occur as a result of plaque in the coronary arteries that is not obstructive and, therefore, asymptomatic. 2 You will not know you have heart disease by waiting for symptoms. mmol/l (130 mg/dl) or below, between 20-50% will already have coronary artery disease.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
MAY 17, 2024
Does stress cause heart disease? But What About Stress & Heart Disease? When stress is included in the risk factor profile for a future heart attack, it comes in third on the list after abnormal cholesterol and smoking 1. Stress causes heart disease. +PS to the adversity you face in life.
AMS Cardiology
AUGUST 15, 2023
Heart disease remains a prevalent and serious health concern that affects millions worldwide. Understanding the risk factors, recognizing the signs and seeking guidance from a cardiologist can play a significant role in preventing and treating this disease. Smoking – Smoking is the most preventable cause of heart disease.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
MAY 20, 2024
In simple terms it shows that if you get the basics right when you are young your future risk of heart disease is massively reduced. If you get 7 core factors right your risk of dying from heart disease over a 32 year time frame drops by 93%. Maintaining normal LDL cholesterol levels. This is a huge difference.
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