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How To Reverse Coronary Artery Disease With Lifestyle Measures

Dr. Paddy Barrett

In general, the more calcified or fibrous a plaque is, the less dangerous it is, as it is less likely to rupture and cause a heart attack. Fatty or necrotic plaque is often described as ‘vulnerable’ plaque, with the vulnerability being related to the risk of a heart attack.

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Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Cut LDL Cholesterol Levels by More Than Half

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milla1cf Sun, 04/07/2024 - 18:09 April 7, 2024 — Among patients at high or very high risk for a heart attack or stroke, the addition of the investigational drug lerodalcibep to standard cholesterol-lowering medication for one year reduced LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, levels by more than half on average, compared with a placebo.

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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

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Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. of the population, with adults ages 20 to 64 expected to see the highest growth because of unhealthy diets. Kazi is head of health economics and associate director of the Richard A.

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Should You Take Ozempic To Lose Weight?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

They are not crash diets to fit into your swimwear. The outcome in real-world circumstances is known as ‘Efficacy’ Effectiveness tells us what is possible. So What Is The Efficacy Of Diet & Exercise For Weight Loss? All diets work. Like any medication, they come with risks. Pretty abysmal after five years.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

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When discussing heart health, heart attacks and cardiac arrest are two terms that are often mistaken for one another. Understanding the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest can help in recognizing symptoms, seeking prompt medical care, and even saving lives. What is a Heart Attack?

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

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Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. This blog explores how genetics influence heart health and whether mitigating these inherited risks is possible. How Do Genetic Factors Work?

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Revolutionary Results: How Modern Weight Loss Medications are Changing the Game

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The primary reason for managing risk factors is to reduce events, including heart attacks. Recent data has shown that these medications also reduce the incidence of major heart events by 20%, including heart attacks and cardiovascular death and also extend lifespan in those with a prior heart attack 4.

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