Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 5, 2024

Importantly, all of the participants had recently undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) — a surgical procedure in which a stent is placed in a coronary artery to open up a blockage. Among the participants were 54 men and 5 women with an average age of 58. HbA1c also didn’t change.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Patients without data on C-reactive protein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and those who had a history of coronary artery bypass grafting and stenting in the left anterior descending artery were excluded. The original and modified ABCD score were calculated as shown in Figure 1. The positive ACh provocation test (i.e.

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AMS Cardiology

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins can help control blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight. Regular check-ups including blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol screenings enable our team to identify early symptoms and intervene before they escalate.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Risk Factors: High Cholesterol. Angiogram soon after (around 4 hrs after presentation) showed multi vessel CAD, with culprit lesion total occlusion of the first obtuse marginal branch (OM1), which was stented. So, I'm a follower of your blog, and I think I have a interesting case that I attended yesterday." Vitals Signs: Normal."

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DAIC

APRIL 11, 2024

Plaques that build up in the heart’s arteries contain fats, cholesterol and other substances; most heart attacks and serious cardiac events occur when pieces of such plaques break off and travel through the blood vessel, causing a blockage. During PCI, an operator inserts a stent into a blocked artery through a catheter in the groin or arm.

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DAIC

MAY 3, 2024

New Study Reveals 65 and Older Population Lowered Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Weight Using Mobile Technology 2. Around 10% of Deaths from Coronary Stenting, Balloon Angioplasty are Preventable 9. Clinical trials and innovative technology took center stage during the month of April, racking up some record number views.

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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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