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Genetic link between Alzheimer's and heart disease confirmed

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and lipid classes, offering opportunities to improve health outcomes across two of the more common causes of death in Australia.

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How To Reverse Coronary Artery Disease With Lifestyle Measures

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Reversing or regressing coronary artery disease is possible. But can coronary artery disease be reversed with lifestyle measures, including changes to nutrition and exercise? Thinner caps are more likely to rupture and cause a heart attack and are described as TCFA’s - Thin Cap Fibroatheromas 1.

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Researchers confirm genetic link between Alzheimer's and heart disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Researchers at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and lipid classes, offering opportunities to improve health outcomes across two of the more common causes of death in Australia.

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New AI Tool Finds Rare Variants Linked to Heart Disease in 17 Genes

DAIC

A rare variant association study using exome sequencing data was performed on a machine learning-based marker for coronary artery disease (CAD). Our findings help us understand how these 17 genes are involved in coronary artery disease. Credit: Ron Do, PhD, and Ben Omega Petrazzini, BS, at Icahn Mount Sinai.

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GE HealthCare and Medis Medical Imaging Announce Collaboration Focused on Non-Invasive Coronary Assessments to Help Advance Precision Care in Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

DAIC

Together, the two companies will work to further the development and commercialization of Medis Quantitative Flow Ratio (Medis QFR), a non-invasive approach to the assessment of coronary physiology, as part of GE HealthCare’s interventional cardiology portfolio built around the Allia Platform. Accessed May 2024. Leon, Shubin Qiao, Gregg W.

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Debunking Myths about Heart Disease

AMS Cardiology

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide despite advancements in medical science and healthcare. Below, we aim to debunk common myths about cardiovascular disease, providing accurate information and emphasizing the importance of treatment for heart disease with timely interventions.

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

A common feedback I get is that people with existing coronary artery disease feel like it doesn’t apply to them. Arguably, applying the principles of prevention offers more bang for buck in the short term for people WITH coronary artery disease than those without coronary artery disease.