Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The greater the number of particles the artery wall is exposed to over time, the higher the risk of atherosclerosis and a heart attack 2. Visceral Fat & Insulin Resistance While rates of smoking have decreased significantly in recent decades, the rates of obesity and excess visceral fat have increased dramatically 3.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

No heart attacks. Except in the setting of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and obesity. When this occurs, the future risk of dying from any cause increases by 21%, and the chances of a heart attack increase by 49% 3. No atherosclerosis. Not knowing your ApoB can be costly.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

Insulin resistance is a precursor condition to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, both major drivers of heart disease. Obesity is one of the biggest global health concerns we face today. Obesity is also a key driver of risk for cardiovascular disease. Poor Sleep Increases The Rate Of Heart Attacks & Stroke.

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MIBHS

MARCH 15, 2025

Drinking too much alcohol can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. Studies show that repeated binge drinking can contribute to spikes in blood pressure, increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 29, 2023

It all comes down to: What your priorities are What your objectives are Your risk tolerance Your ability to update that risk model Where you draw the line of ‘risk’ equating to ‘causation’ The same is true when it comes to the question of statins ‘causing’ diabetes. What to do? Let’s dive in.

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CardiacWire

MARCH 13, 2024

Wegovy’s expanded FDA approval now supports its use for the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events in obese or overweight adults with established CVD. Semeglutide was already approved for diabetes (via Ozempic) and weight loss (via Wegovy), although payors have largely resisted covering non-diabetic patients.

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CardiacWire

MARCH 24, 2024

Less than two weeks after Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy gained expanded FDA approval for cardiovascular event risk reduction, CMS issued a new Medicare Part D guidance that allows coverage of obesity drugs for senior patients with “an additional medically accepted indication”… like cardiovascular disease.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Arrhythmias: Genetic mutations can also predispose individuals to irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation or long QT syndrome, which may increase the risk of stroke or sudden cardiac arrest. How Do Genetic Factors Work? Genes act as instruction manuals for your body’s cells, guiding their function and behavior.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

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 milligrams per liter (mg/L) are linked to increased risk of heart attacks or risk of a repeat heart attack.23 4 In the U.S.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Xylitol, a sugar alcohol with a global market estimated at 161,500 metric tons, has been linked to increased thrombosis and risk of stroke and heart attack. However, multiomics studies of both xylitol metabolites and these miRs in humans have not been done.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Age-standardized prevalence rates were calculated for eight conditions, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, alcohol use, smoking, physical inactivity, overweight/obesity, short sleep (< 7 hours), and CVD (defined as having coronary heart disease, heart attack, or stroke). p< 0.001).

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

High blood pressure puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle modifications, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise, are essential for managing this risk.

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Wellnest

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Insufficient or interrupted sleep can affect blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases. High blood pressure and heart disease are related to insomnia. They also have an increased risk of having a stroke or a heart attack.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 16, 2024

Overweight/Obesity. Falling into the class of obesity with a BMI of greater than 30 makes this more likely, but so also does having excess visceral fat deposition with significant metabolic consequences at a BMI less than 30. Weight Loss Potential With Obesity Medications. ” here is what I tell them. The exact same thing.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Written by Destiny Folk, MD, Adam Engberg, MD, and Vitaliy Belyshev MD A man in his early 60s with a past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia presented to the emergency department for evaluation of chest pain.

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DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

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DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 03/05/2024 - 13:15 March 5, 2024 — Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health. Less frequent use was also associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.

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Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

Have you wondered what causes a heart attack? Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). So, how do you recognize a heart attack?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When they inevitably have a heart attack, the physician and the patient are often surprised, but if they had looked, they might have seen where that risk was coming from and what to have done about it. With this rise in serum insulin comes a higher risk of heart disease. For the best assessment of risk, measuring APOB is key.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The study assessed the prevalence of CVD (heart attack, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, other heart conditions, or stroke) and LE8 risk factors: insufficient physical activity (PA), nicotine exposure, sleep duration, obesity, physician-diagnosed high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Lifestyle Habits: Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise can all negatively impact sexual function. Risk Factors for ED: Heart disease, specifically coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI), is closely linked to male erectile dysfunction.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

6 [link] Insufficient sleep has been linked to a greater risk for several health conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline. 9 Adults who sleep <6 hours each night have a 15% greater risk for CVD and 23% increased risk for coronary heart disease compared to those sleeping 7 hours or more.

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Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This misinformation would have resulted in many thousands of people giving up their medication and suffering heart attacks and strokes as a result. The study, published in the Journal Obesity Facts relied on evidence from 14 studies. With thousands dying. The spectre of Andrew Wakefield and the MMR ‘scandal’ would be raised.

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