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Very high LDL no impact on plaque progression

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

It highlights a study which provides very strong evidence that a very high LDL (as seen in some people who go on a keto diet), has no impact on coronary artery plaque progression. What he looked at was a collection of people on very low carb ketogenic diets who also happened to have extremely high LDL cholesterol. E-mail below.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and lifestyle choices such as not smoking and managing stress are all crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health. The role of diet in cardiovascular health Diet plays a significant role in maintaining cardiovascular health.

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Life's Essential 8 and Incident Hypertension Among US Hispanic/Latino Adults: Results From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Journal of the American Heart Association

At visit 1 (2008–2011), information on behavioral and clinical factors (diet, smoking status, physical activity, sleep duration, body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting glucose, and medication use) were measured and used to estimate an LE8 score (range, 0–100) for 14 772 participants.

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5 Simple Steps to Enhance Your Cardiac Health

MIBHS

Exercise helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, all of which are crucial for maintaining optimal cardiac health. Eat A Heart-Healthy Diet What you eat has a significant impact on your cardiac health.

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Aspirin Improves Uterine Artery Function in Hypercholesterolemic Preeclampsia

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. However, whether this occurs in hypercholesterolemia-preeclampsia is not known.METHODS:Sprague Dawley rats received a control or high-cholesterol diet (to induce hypercholesterolemia-preeclampsia) from gestational day 6 to 20, with placebo or low-dose aspirin (1.5

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Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

AMS Cardiology

High blood pressure – Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease. High cholesterol levels – Elevated levels of bad cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease. Smoking – Smoking is the most preventable cause of heart disease.

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Patients understanding of long-term cardiovascular risks and associated health-seeking behaviours after pre-eclampsia

Open Heart

Objective The lifelong risks of cardiovascular disease following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are well described. We aimed to assess participants’ knowledge of their cardiovascular disease risk and relevant health-seeking behaviours following a pregnancy affected by preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.