American College of Cardiology

JULY 15, 2024

The goal of the EVOLVD trial was to demonstrate the efficacy of evolocumab on coronary intimal thickness in heart transplant recipients.

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Heart Transplant Transplant Cholesterol Article 44

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) , a mechanical pump that helps the heart pump blood more effectively. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) to help manage dangerous heart rhythms. Heart Transplant may be considered in severe cases where other treatments have failed. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.

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Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

During each consultation with a patient, I would have to explain certain topics related to heart health, and I found myself repeating them over and over. What is a normal cholesterol? What is heart disease? The average age of these heart donors? Risk Factors For Heart Disease Are Not The Same As Having Heart Disease.

Heart Attack 105

Heart Attack Heart attacks Blood Pressure Risk Factors 105

Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 31, 2024

These noninvasive scans look directly at the coronary arteries rather than assessing for the risk factors for coronary artery disease eg LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure etc. The amount of plaque is an excellent predictor of the risk of heart attack over the following 10-year period 1. CT Coronary Angiogram.

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Heart Disease Plaque Heart Attack Heart attacks 96