Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension and Plaque

Relationship between peri-coronary inflammation and coronary vascular function in patients with suspected coronary artery disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Background In this study, we aim to investigate the relationship between the attenuation of peri-coronary adipose tissue (PCAT) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) and the assessment of coronary vascular functions using coronary flow reserve (CFR). HU vs. −81.8 HU;

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Atherosclerosis Plaque Risk Factors

Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of atherosclerosis and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease. Cross-sectional studies reveal that endurance athletes, particularly middle-aged and older men, often exhibit higher coronary artery calcium scores (CACS) and plaque prevalence compared to less-active individuals.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors Genetic predisposition Plaque Exercise

What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Personalized Cardiometabolic Care TRANSFORM Program for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) : The TRANSFORM program focuses on atherosclerosis-based care strategies rather than traditional risk-based approaches.

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Obesity Preserved Ejection Fraction Coronary Artery Disease

Aortic Arch Plaques and the Long-Term Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Events in the Statin Era

Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. Stroke, Ahead of Print.

Plaque

Plaque Aortic Stroke Strokes

What To Do If You Have An Early Family History Of Heart Disease

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

Therefore, if someone presents with an event earlier than this age, they likely have been building up plaque for a considerable period prior to this. Here is what I DON’T consider as early heart disease. ” Here is what I DO consider as early heart disease. Most of the time, coronary artery disease will be the cause.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease

Abstract 4119169: Navigating Complexity: The Carlino Technique in Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Since the advent of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the scope of this therapeutic intervention has broadened to include cases of life-threatening multivessel coronary artery disease that previously may have only been corrected surgically.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Thrombolysis

Atherosclerosis Updates from the 92nd EAS Congress

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JUNE 20, 2024

Giovanna Liuzzo (Italy) revealed that advancements in noninvasive imaging recently allow for direct visualization of coronary atherosclerotic plaques. Dr. Pradeep Natarajan (United States of America) suggested that polygenic risk scores could play a larger role in identifying individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction

Upon arrival to the emergency department, a senior emergency physician looked at the ECG and said "Nothing too exciting."

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This patient, who is a mid 60s female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and GERD, called 911 because of chest pain. A mid 60s woman with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and GERD called 911 for chest pain. To prove there is no plaque rupture, you need to do intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).

Plaque

Plaque Chest Pain Thrombosis Stenosis

Abstract 252: The outcomes and complications in patients undergoing subclavian?carotid artery bypass surgery: A case series

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The complications of the procedure and patient’s outcomes were discussed.MethodsWe identified two patients who were admitted to our medical center between January 2022 to December 2022 for subclavian‐carotid artery bypass procedure. Clinical data were reviewed retrospectively.ResultsCase 1.

Outcomes

Outcomes Chest Pain Coronary Artery Disease Aortic

See what happens when a left main thrombus evolves from subtotal occlusion to total occlusion.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Written by Magnus Nossen The patient in today's case is a male in his 70s with hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus. The ST segment changes are compatible with severe subendocardial ischemia which can be caused by type I MI from ACS or potentially from type II MI (non-obstructive coronary artery disease with supply/demand mismatch).

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic Shock Ischemia Chest Pain Cardiac Arrest

Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

AMS Cardiology

AUGUST 15, 2023

Family history – If a close family member has had heart disease, it can raise your risk. High blood pressure – Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Heart issues can encompass a wide range of problems, from coronary artery disease to heart failure, arrhythmias and more.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Risk Factors Cholesterol

Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There are numerous factors that can lead to cardiomegaly, ranging from temporary conditions to chronic diseases. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Here are some of the most common causes: 1.

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm

90 year old with acute chest and epigastric pain, and diffuse ST depression with reciprocal STE in aVR: activate the cath lab?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Case submitted and written by Mazen El-Baba MD, with edits from Jesse McLaren and edits/comments by Smith and Grauer A 90-year old with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, presented with acute onset chest/epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. Incidence of an acute coronary occlusion.

Ischemia

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain

Cardiovascular Update

Relationship between peri-coronary inflammation and coronary vascular function in patients with suspected coronary artery disease

Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Aortic Arch Plaques and the Long-Term Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Events in the Statin Era

What To Do If You Have An Early Family History Of Heart Disease

Abstract 4119169: Navigating Complexity: The Carlino Technique in Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion

Atherosclerosis Updates from the 92nd EAS Congress

Upon arrival to the emergency department, a senior emergency physician looked at the ECG and said "Nothing too exciting."

Abstract 252: The outcomes and complications in patients undergoing subclavian?carotid artery bypass surgery: A case series

See what happens when a left main thrombus evolves from subtotal occlusion to total occlusion.

Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

90 year old with acute chest and epigastric pain, and diffuse ST depression with reciprocal STE in aVR: activate the cath lab?

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