MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Heart disease is often perceived as a predominantly male issue, but the reality tells a different story. This blog post aims to shed light on the unique considerations and risks associated with heart health in women, empowering them with the knowledge to take proactive steps in protecting their hearts.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“Untreated risk factors have a larger impact on risk for death following a serious heart event among survivors of childhood cancer relative to the general population, and therefore we shouldn’t just assume that because someone is young they don’t need risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol treated.”

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DAIC

APRIL 7, 2024

It is well known that high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as the “bad” cholesterol, heighten cardiovascular risk. It is less well known that high levels of triglycerides (defined as over 150 mg/dL) are also bad for the heart. Triglycerides store unused calories and provide energy to the body.

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Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 5, 2024

In this 6-month randomized controlled study, twice-weekly HIIT reduced coronary plaque volume, increased aerobic fitness, and improved body composition in adults with stable heart disease, suggesting benefits for cardiovascular disease progression. And the more you exercise, the better your outcomes.

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DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

These data demonstrated a highly significant reduction from baseline in Lp(a) compared to placebo to 36 weeks (primary endpoint), according to a written statement released today on the outcomes. Median percentage reduction in Lp(a) of 90% or greater were observed for both doses at week 36.

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Open Heart

MARCH 16, 2023

Methods We examined the impact of an evidence-based, digital CR programme on medical, lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, end of programme and at 6-month follow-up. However, there is a need to evaluate these interventions. There were significant reductions in mean weight (–2.6 p<0.001).

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JUNE 7, 2024

Inflammation Takes Center Stage in Heart Disease : Dr. Michael S. Garshick unveiled the pivotal role of inflammation in heart disease treatment. She noted that certain risk factors for heart disease change during this time. She noted that certain risk factors for heart disease change during this time.

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CardiacWire

JANUARY 21, 2024

The first study analyzed 502k UK Biobank participants , identifying two clusters of genetic variants that either raise apoB by increasing Lp(a) or LDL, showing that the Lp(a) cluster faced far greater cardiovascular risks: Each 50 nmol/L higher Lp(a)-apoB brought a 28% greater risk for coronary heart disease, versus 4% with LDL-apoB.

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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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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.

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The Beat Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ancel Keyes in 1963 published pivotal research that for the first time associated the diet with improved health outcomes, more specifically, showed a correlation between the traditional Mediterranean diet and a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Reducing Risk Factors Exercise helps manage and reduce risk factors associated with heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity, and diabetes. By addressing these risk factors, exercise significantly lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 26, 2024

Coronary artery disease is caused by the retention of a cholesterol particle in the artery wall. But if a retained cholesterol particle is the spark. There are many things you want to avoid to prevent heart disease, but type 2 diabetes and extreme insulin resistance needs to be right up there at the top of that list.

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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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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

5 Over my career as a cardiovascular surgeon, as well as an immunologist, I have witnessed how current treatments for ASCVD have led to considerable improvements in outcomes, yet many patients remain vulnerable to life-threatening cardiac events.1,6 J Am Heart Assoc. 2020;9(2):e014402. doi:10.1161/JAHA.119.014402 119.014402 5.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While the gene variants that cause an elevated Lp(a) are indeed inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, whether or not someone develops the condition associated with it, i.e. early heart disease, is not so clear cut. The occurrence of disease in this instance is probabilistic, not deterministic.

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DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The majority of early heart disease is preventable. Most people know that they are at risk of heart disease or may already have heart disease, and they are concerned about it worsening. 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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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.

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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. All of these components influence the risk of future heart attacks. Ports, T.A.;

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 16, 2024

Share Cardiovascular Disease Those in the ‘Ideal’ category were 55% less likely to develop diseases of the circulatory system, including: Heart Disease Stroke Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation For each 10-point increment in lifestyle score, there was a proportionate 20% reduction in these conditions combined.

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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.

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DAIC

JANUARY 25, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 01/25/2024 - 20:47 January 25, 2024 — New research confirms what public health leaders have been fearing: the significant uptick in the cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) death rate that began in 2020 has continued. The findings are reported in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , published by Elsevier.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 17, 2024

and showing ischemic heart disease and similar values of baseline M1- and M2-macrophages and monocytes. No notable effects were observed for the other markers.ConclusionPCSK9i therapy exerted subclinical anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic effects, indicating potential benefits for clinical outcomes.

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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. However, recent studies have observed that people below 40 are also experiencing heart attacks due to high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and social and mental stress.

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Hypertension Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Background:Aortic stiffness, assessed as carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, provides a measure of vascular age and risk for adverse cardiovascular disease outcomes, but it is difficult to measure. Hypertension, Ahead of Print. 1.82] per SD;P&lt;0.0001). 1.82] per SD;P&lt;0.0001).

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Dr. Anish Koka

JULY 15, 2023

Brad notes that his primary care physician told him he was young, fit, and had a low bad cholesterol (LDL) and needed a calcium scan rather than a heart flow scan. The answer to this question and the questions to follow depend on what outcome Brad is looking for. Does Brad need a calcium scan?

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