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. Heart Transplant may be considered in severe cases where other treatments have failed. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly.

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Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52

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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Heart Attack Heart attacks Blood Pressure Risk Factors 105

Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 31, 2024

Heart disease, the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries, typically starts years, if not decades, prior to an event. 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. As the line goes, “No Plaque.

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