Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Everyone starts with no plaque in the coronary arteries, but over a long enough time frame, everyone develops plaque in their coronary arteries. By age 80, almost everyone will have evidence of advanced plaque in their coronary arteries, as defined by a cardiac CT 1. Plaque accumulation happens in stages. You got it.

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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, HDL cholesterol removes cholesterol from the arteries and carries it to the liver, which then excretes it.

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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.

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Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Aortic arch plaques are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in patients with cryptogenic stroke or prior embolic events. Arch plaques were assessed by suprasternal transthoracic echocardiography; plaques ≥4 mm in thickness were classified as large plaques.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A47-A47, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Serum remnant lipoprotein particle cholesterol (RLP-C), which includes very-low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and its lipolytic products, contributes to atherosclerotic plaque formation. were women, and 15.7% were Black.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

What is a normal cholesterol? 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. Over half of all ‘healthy’ heart arteries examined before being used for a heart transplant were shown to have evidence of early plaque buildup.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 17, 2025

BackgroundIntracranial atherosclerotic stenosis is a leading cause of ischemic stroke and recurrent events due to plaque instability. Highresolution magnetic resonance imaging identifies plaque enhancement as a key marker of instability. After therapy, stenosis decreased from 75.9% (interquartile range, 69.5%84.8%)

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 12, 2024

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C) particles are more atherogenic than large and intermediate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) subfractions. Incident carotid plaques and their vulnerability were detected by carotid ultrasound at follow-up (2021).

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AMS Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2023

We all want to be heart-healthy and ensuring our cholesterol levels are in the normal range is one of the most critical steps. High cholesterol can increase your risk of severe conditions like heart disease and heart attacks. Continue reading to learn four heart-healthy habits that can improve your cholesterol.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP226-ATP226, February 1, 2024. Carotid ultrasound results were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of plaque. Carotid plaque was observed in 1140 (43.5%) subjects and CACS>0 in 1172 (44.7%) subjects. Results:A total of 2620 subjects were enrolled.

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DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

mg tablet), ananti-inflammatory atheroprotective cardiovascular treatment, to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular death in adult patients with established atherosclerotic disease or with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. mg on atherosclerotic plaque.

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Stroke Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke, Volume 54, Issue 12 , Page 3182-3189, December 1, 2023. The identification of a variant in theHDAC9gene as a risk factor for large-artery atherosclerotic stroke, and subsequently coronary artery disease, has opened novel treatment pathways for stroke and more widely atherosclerotic disease.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 30, 2024

Plaque regression can be demonstrated by ultrasound evaluation of the carotids which are easily accessible. Maintaining normal blood pressure also reduces the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. High density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood increases with regular exercise.

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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. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 3 Patients with ASCVD are at a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiovascular (CV) death.4

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DAIC

JANUARY 25, 2024

Among patients who had no plaque and zero calcium at time of CCTA, those with the most abnormal CaRi-Heart test results experienced 11-fold higher risk for cardiac mortality and 5-fold higher risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) than those who had normal CaRi-Heart test results.

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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 7, 2024

High levels of triglycerides and the lipid particles on which they are carried in the blood can contribute to the formation of “plaques” in the arteries that impede blood flow and can lead to heart attacks and strokes. An estimated 1 in 5 U.S. Patients’ average triglyceride level at baseline was about 900 mg/dL.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 22, 2024

If these clots migrate to the blood vessels of the brain, a stroke may result. Cholesterol levels go up when thyroid function comes down. This in turn can enhance the chance of plaque build-up in the blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries). Reduced function of the thyroid gland is also associated with heart disease.

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GEMMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Good cardiovascular health is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. Maintaining cardiovascular health reduces the risk of developing various heart diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure.

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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. There are 3 types of coronary atherosclerosis visible on CTCA: Calcified Plaque - Easily Identified on both CT CAC & CTCA scans. Subscribe now How Often Does A CT CAC Scan Miss Plaque?

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Heart 2023 Conference

APRIL 20, 2022

(Naturopathic Medicine) According to a subanalysis of a randomised study, low-dose edoxaban (Savaysa) was related with a reduced stroke risk and a negligible increase in bleeding in older Afib patients at high bleeding risk.

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Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

AUGUST 26, 2022

26th August 2022 And so, after a great deal of faffing about, my article on cardiovascular disease ‘Assessing cardiovascular disease: looking beyond cholesterol’ has been made free to view. Models not based on LDL/cholesterol levels. Writing an article for a medical journal is not that difficult. Here is the abstract.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JULY 12, 2024

If you have high LDL cholesterol and are unsure what that means for your risk of heart disease, this article is for you. Over the course of your lifetime, your LDL cholesterol will slowly increase. By midlife, the average male and female will see a significant rise in their LDL cholesterol. to 4 mmol (135 to 155 mg/dl).

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 21, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue 2 , Page 269-277, February 1, 2024. BACKGROUND:Sex-specific differences in plaque composition and instability underscore the need to explore circulating markers for better prediction of high-risk plaques. Plaque stability was determined by gold-standard histological classifications.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Another promising advancement is MK-0616 , an oral PCSK9 inhibitor in Phase 3 trials, showing a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, which provides a more convenient alternative to current injection-based therapies​. The trial highlights the importance of reevaluating and optimizing thrombolytic therapies for better patient outcomes.

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