Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 5, 2024

And the more you exercise, the better your outcomes. On the other hand, people who already have CVD or have suffered a CVD event can significantly improve their long-term outcomes by adopting a structured exercise program. All of the participants had stable coronary artery disease and were on lipid-lowering therapies during the study.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Malnutrition is common in stroke patients and leads to worse outcomes. Body mass index (BMI) is a widely available marker of nutrition status, however studies on BMI and post-ICH outcomes are limited and have conflicting results. There was no association between BMI and ICH volume in patients with deep or lobar hemorrhage.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

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. Regardless of what is driving the effect, it is clear that experiencing high levels of stress is associated with worse outcomes. 24% increased risk of coronary artery disease.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

An elevated Lp(a) is the most common genetic cholesterol disorder impacting 10-20% of the population. Everyone should have an Lp(a) blood test at least once, but this is an absolutely must-do test if you have an early family history of heart disease. Subscribe now 1 ODYSSEY Outcomes Committees and Investigators.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 31, 2023

An elevated Lp(a) is a common genetic factor that is independently and causally related to premature coronary artery disease. The occurrence of disease in this instance is probabilistic, not deterministic. An elevated Lp(a) does increase the risk of early cardiovascular disease, but that risk is not set in stone.

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Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The primary outcome was ischemic stroke; the secondary outcome was combined cardiovascular events (ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular death). The plaque-related risk of outcomes was also analyzed according to the presence of statin treatment.

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DAIC

APRIL 29, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 04/29/2024 - 13:06 April 29, 2024 — Women with heart disease are less often treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024 , a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology ( ESC ).1 80 years or older).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) have been linked to clinical outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the prognostic value of TIMP-1 in patients with CAD who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has not been elucidated.

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Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

The accumulation of cholesterol, foam cells, fibrous tissue, and calcium mainly causes the narrowing of coronary arteries. It’s essential for those at risk of coronary artery disease to be aware of the following symptoms. Maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Maintain a healthy weight.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Even in those with documented coronary artery disease, less than half were on statin therapy, which has been repeatedly proven to decrease risk in this high-risk group 1. It is genetically mediated, so if you have an early family history of heart disease, this is something to consider 2.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

One of the most effective treatments for severe coronary artery disease, a type of cardiovascular disease, is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a procedure designed to restore blood flow to the heart. But does coronary artery bypass surgery also improve erectile capacity?

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Another promising advancement is MK-0616 , an oral PCSK9 inhibitor in Phase 3 trials, showing a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, which provides a more convenient alternative to current injection-based therapies​. The trial highlights the importance of reevaluating and optimizing thrombolytic therapies for better patient outcomes.

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