AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries that lead to the legs and feet. Below, we examine several prevention strategies: Regular Exercise Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining optimal cardiovascular health.

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AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

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

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Exercising to get your V02 max to very high levels is something many people will struggle to do. Because with good nutrition and exercise, it is possible to reduce your blood pressure if needed. Non-HDL Cholesterol There is no ‘Good’ cholesterol on a standard cholesterol blood test. But walking.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CAD, which involves the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, can reduce blood flow to the heart. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

What is a normal cholesterol? What type of exercise should I do? While it is true that the older you are, the higher the risk of a heart attack, the process of plaque buildup starts early in life. For those aged 13 to 19, close to one in five had evidence of early plaque buildup. What should my blood pressure be?

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, as they can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise each week. Aim to drink enough water throughout the day to stay adequately hydrated.

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Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Specifically, eating a meal containing 25 grams of protein or more activates the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) and inhibits autophagy in immune cells known as macrophages, which promote the buildup of plaque and cholesterol in arteries, a process known as atherosclerosis. Does this same mechanism exist in humans?

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The problem with both these tests are that they study the heart at rest and sometimes abnormalities may be picked up only when the heart is stressed and therefore combining these modalities with a stress test can be even more helpful and by far the best form of stress is exercise. The plaques can damage us in 2 ways.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 1, 2023

A CTCA provides much more anatomical detail and can identify advanced plaque often missed by CT Coronary Artery Calcium Score scans alone. This approach also reduces death from heart disease and heart attacks by 41% compared to conventional approaches such as exercise stress testing 2. The dark grey is the Non Calcified plaque.

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