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DAIC
APRIL 7, 2024
adults—and more than 2 in 5 adults aged 60 years and older—have elevated triglycerides, also known as hypertriglyceridemia , putting them at an increased risk for heart attacks and stroke. It is well known that high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as the “bad” cholesterol, heighten cardiovascular risk.
DAIC
APRIL 6, 2024
milla1cf Sat, 04/06/2024 - 18:32 April 6, 2024 — The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The fundamental cause of atherosclerosis is when a cholesterol particle crosses into the artery wall from the bloodstream, gets stuck, and sets off an inflammatory process 1. Every cholesterol particle has a protein marker called ApoB on its outside. Every cholesterol particle has a protein marker called ApoB on its outside.
DAIC
MARCH 31, 2025
Together with statins, antihypertensives, and other standard of care treatments, this anti-inflammatory therapy may become a vital pillar in cardiovascular disease management, and could help reduce hospitalizations and cut long-term healthcare costs. mg improved coronary plaque stability in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
DAIC
APRIL 6, 2024
The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at ACC.24, 24, the American College of Cardiology Annual Annual Scientific Session.
DAIC
APRIL 11, 2024
These new findings suggest that people with high-risk plaques that are likely to rupture could benefit from the procedure as a pre-emptive measure rather than waiting for a heart attack or other severe reduction in blood flow to occur. During PCI, an operator inserts a stent into a blocked artery through a catheter in the groin or arm.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
JUNE 21, 2024
Some groups will state that any heart events at less than 55 years of age for males and less than 65 for females define early heart disease. A heart attack in a 56-year-old male is early in anyone's books. However, the above age cut-offs give a good idea of what we consider the early presentation of heart disease.
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