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How To Reverse Coronary Artery Disease With Lifestyle Measures

Dr. Paddy Barrett

You cannot eliminate the plaque entirely, but multiple clinical trials have shown plaque regression using high-intensity cholesterol-lowering treatments, which I have discussed previously. All of these parameters are important and need to be considered when evaluating plaque regression. REVERSAL Investigators.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

Good cardiovascular health is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and lifestyle choices such as not smoking and managing stress are all crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health.

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Tips to Help Improve Your Cholesterol

AMS Cardiology

We all want to be heart-healthy and ensuring our cholesterol levels are in the normal range is one of the most critical steps. High cholesterol can increase your risk of severe conditions like heart disease and heart attacks. Reduce saturated fats and eliminate trans fats from your diet.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Heart Health

Dr. Paddy Barrett

During each consultation with a patient, I would have to explain certain topics related to heart health, and I found myself repeating them over and over. What kind of diet should I eat? What is heart disease? The average age of these heart donors? Heart Disease Doesn’t Kill People. Heart Attacks Kill People.

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American College of Cardiology (ACC24) Show Preview: Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All

DAIC

Expert debates address challenging questions in the care of patients with valve disease, including a new segment on pulmonic valve disease. Clinical and Investigative Horizons The Clinical and Investigative Horizons is a new type of late-breaker session that was added for ACC23 and is back by popular demand.