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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

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Artery Damage : Hypertension damages the inner lining of your arteries, making them less elastic and more prone to plaque buildup. This condition, called atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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

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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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Understanding Coronary Circulation: The Steps that Keep Your Heart Pumping

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These cells, known as cardiomyocytes, rely on a constant supply of oxygen to continue contracting and relaxing as part of the heart’s pumping action. Without oxygen, the cells would quickly die, leading to a heart attack (myocardial infarction). CAD is one of the leading causes of heart attacks.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

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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.