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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. So, let’s cover seven things that reduce the risk of a subsequent heart attack. Just because you have heart disease or have had a heart attack does not mean there is a lot that can be done.

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

MIBHS

Common Heart Diseases with Genetic Links Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): CAD occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries. How Do Genetic Factors Work?

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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography to Honor Oxford’s Kenneth Chan, MBBS at SCCT2024

DAIC

He added, “His trial demonstrated that the most socioeconomically deprived population remained at significantly higher risk of cardiac death and non-fatal heart attacks and the risk was mediated by coronary inflammation detected on cardiovascular CT scans.

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Agepha Pharma and Caristo Diagnostics Team Up to Fight Coronary Inflammation

DAIC

mg tablets), together with Caristo Diagnostics , a leading cardiac disease diagnostics company with the novel CaRi-Heart technology to visualize and quantify coronary inflammation, announced today their collaboration to improve awareness and clinical education about the central role of inflammation in coronary artery disease.

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Embracing Cardiac Imaging: Overcoming Barriers, Adopting In-house Solutions, and Navigating Future Advancements

DAIC

Advanced scanners provide detailed insights into plaque progression and stabilization. By doing so, we can monitor plaque progression or stabilization. Our unexpected discovery revealed the patient had stage three coronary artery disease, which indicates a greater than 15% chance of a heart attack or death within 10 years.

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

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has announced key educational and programming highlights for its ACC 73rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo, ACC.24, We aim to improve global care outcomes through the distribution of educational materials to clinicians in underserved communities worldwide,” Drachman continued.