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Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

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Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to new research from the University of Bristol.

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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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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. Excluding people with high blood pressure, researchers project 15% of the population will have developed cardiovascular disease by 2050, up from 11.3% and Susan F. to 61% of the U.S.

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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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Gujarat’s 2023 Cardiac Crisis! EMRI got 1 call every 7.5 mins

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In 2023, Gujarat grappled with a cardiac crisis, as reported by the Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) 108, with a staggering 72,573 cases. Additionally, he highlights that these regions share similar food habits characterized by a high-fat diet and a lack of physical activities.

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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. Heart imaging, such as echocardiograms or CT scans.

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Alcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Impact of Drinking on Your Heart

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Some research suggests that moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease compared to those who abstain or engage in heavy drinking. Drinking too much alcohol can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. Over time, this can contribute to heart failure and other serious complications.