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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Researchers show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new knowledge can be used to improve the risk assessment and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis in the future.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions for causing a stroke or heart attack.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 12, 2023
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have created an "atlas of atherosclerosis" that reveals, at the level of individual cells, critical processes responsible for forming the harmful plaque buildup that causes heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery disease.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 11, 2024
Doctors may be able to leverage the new insights to identify patients at greatest risk of having atherosclerotic plaques break free and cause heart attacks or strokes.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to stabilize plaques and prevent their rupture in blood vessels.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 5, 2024
Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 6, 2024
In some cases, these levels -- specifically high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often thought of as 'bad cholesterol,' -- were linked to plaque buildup and cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke.
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
When you look at the risk of having a heart attack, it is true that the older you are, the greater the odds of having a heart attack 1. While only 1-2% of those having a heart attack are less than 65 years of age, 1-2% of this very large number means a LOT of heart attacks. So far, so good.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
MAY 7, 2024
Their findings could lead to new therapies for people with endothelial dysfunction, a type of disorder that contributes to coronary artery disease that may occlude with plaque and lack ability to carry sufficient blood into the heart tissue causing a heart attack.
Physiologically Speaking
JANUARY 5, 2024
Exercise prevents and reverses cardiovascular disease, but whether high-intensity exercise training (HIIT) is safe and effective for adults after minimally invasive heart surgery is unknown. Does this greater plaque presence put athletes at a greater risk of CVD events? Or are the more stable calcified plaques an afterthought?
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
DECEMBER 19, 2022
On the basis of these findings we told her that she had suffered a heart attack. She asked me why I felt she had had a heart attack and I explained to her that she had had chest pains and the blood test indicating damage to the heart was elevated and that was all we needed to say that she had had a heart attack.
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DAIC
JUNE 4, 2024
fold higher risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) Caristo's AI-Risk model, CaRi-Heart Risk Score, outperformed other scores in routine clinical use for prediction of cardiac mortality, and when presented to clinicians, resulted in changes of management decision in 45% of the patients. "The fold higher risk for cardiac mortality and 5.5-fold
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 19, 2023
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.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to stabilize plaques and prevent their rupture in blood vessels. The research led by a team from Mass General Brigham is published in JAMA Cardiology.
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DAIC
APRIL 8, 2024
The study focused on patients who underwent PCI for acute coronary syndromes (ACS)—life-threatening conditions which include heart attacks and chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart—with stents containing drugs to prevent further plaque buildup.
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MIBHS
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
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.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
However, for people with risks for heart disease, these warning signals can have a negative consequence: they can increase the size of plaque in arteries, making them narrow, and trigger inflammatory events that can cause plaque to rupture. This can set the stage for a heart attack or stroke.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 2, 2024
Vascular plaque. It starts with inflammation. Perhaps your blood pressure has been a little too high for a little too long, putting strain on your blood vessels.
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Science Daily - Stroke
JULY 12, 2023
In a major study, researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques. Such atherosclerotic plaques, which are formed by the build-up of fatty and cholesterol deposits, constitute a major cause of heart attacks.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
A recent clinical trial reveals how a daily statin pill may prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 24, 2024
The early detection of plaques by circulating biomarkers is highly clinically relevant to prevent the occurrence of major complications such as stroke or heart attacks. miRNA expression profiles of serum-derived EVs were obtained by small RNA sequencing and in plaque material simultaneously acquired from patients.
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MIBHS
JANUARY 15, 2025
Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: Nicotine stimulates the adrenal glands to release adrenaline, which increases heart rate and blood pressure. Over time, this constant strain can damage the heart and arteries.
DAIC
APRIL 7, 2024
adults—and more than 2 in 5 adults aged 60 years and older—have elevated triglycerides, also known as hypertriglyceridemia , putting them at an increased risk for heart attacks and stroke. milla1cf Sun, 04/07/2024 - 18:20 April 7, 2024 — An estimated 1 in 5 U.S.
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DAIC
MARCH 1, 2024
ISR is the obstruction or narrowing of a stented vessel by plaque or scar tissue. vs. 3.9%, P=0.001), a 49% risk reduction in heart attack at the target vessel (6.4% vs. 28.7%; P=0.006). 4,5 Findings also included zero definite/probable cases of clotting within the stent (0.0%
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MIBHS
JULY 31, 2024
Sustained inflammation can damage your blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup) and increasing your risk of heart attack and stroke. Reduced Blood Flow Stress can cause your blood vessels to constrict, reducing blood flow and oxygen delivery to your heart and other organs.
DAIC
OCTOBER 1, 2024
tim.hodson Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:50 PHOTO CAPTION: The Elucid PlaqueIQ user interface is a fully interactive visualization of the patient’s coronary anatomy, showing specific plaque type and amount across various views to inform physician assessment of risk and patient-specific treatment pathway.
DAIC
APRIL 7, 2024
High levels of triglycerides and the lipid particles on which they are carried in the blood can contribute to the formation of “plaques” in the arteries that impede blood flow and can lead to heart attacks and strokes. An estimated 1 in 5 U.S.
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MIBHS
DECEMBER 27, 2024
This condition occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become blocked or narrowed by plaque buildup. As a result, the heart doesnt receive enough oxygen-rich blood, which can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, or even a heart attack.
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
APRIL 17, 2024
A view from the right side of the heart shows the right coronary artery which has been marked as RCA. This is another major blood vessel supplying oxygenated blood to the heart. Sudden blockage of any of these blood vessels can cause a heart attack. CT angiogram is useful in detecting major blocks in these blood vessels.
AMS Cardiology
JANUARY 21, 2023
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. Simple protein switches can go a long way in improving your heart health.
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GEMMS
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Maintaining cardiovascular health reduces the risk of developing various heart diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This is about estimating your near-term risk of a heart attack. The most accurate way (But not the only way) to answer this question is whether or not you have plaque in your coronary arteries. If you already have plaque, your risk of event an event goes up proportional to the amount of plaque you have 2.
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MIBHS
MARCH 31, 2025
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?
Dr. Paddy Barrett
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
“Cholesterol does not cause heart disease.“ “ “Statins do not prevent heart attacks.” In the middle of this hurricane of noise are people who just want to know what to do so they don’t have a heart attack at a young age. “Statins do not prevent heart attacks.”
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta
MARCH 6, 2022
So cardiomyopathies, valve problems, myocarditis and previous heart attacks all cause a problem with the pumping function of the heart. Patients with a completely normal CT scan are very unlikely to have a heart attack within the next 3-5 years. The problem with CT scanning is if you see something.
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DAIC
DECEMBER 13, 2023
MILLER, PHD, LED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW "ATHEROSCLEROSIS ATLAS" THAT DETAILS, AT THE LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAL CELLS, CRITICAL PROCESSES RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THE HARMFUL PLAQUE BUILDUP THAT CAUSES HEART ATTACKS, STROKES AND CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. When they break loose, they can be deadly, triggering strokes and heart attacks.
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DAIC
APRIL 11, 2024
PCI is commonly used to open blocked arteries to treat significant myocardial ischemia , which occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygenated blood. The stent is left in place, where it props the artery open to allow blood to flow freely; medications eluted by the stent can also help to prevent further plaque buildup.
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DAIC
MARCH 31, 2025
mg)has potential to directly reduce inflammation, which plays a substantial role in the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque leading to heart disease, said Matthew J. mg improved several measures of plaque volume changes over a period of 12 months in patients with stable coronary artery disease, Dr. Budoff continued.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
JANUARY 30, 2024
. ‘ Snipers Alley ’, it turns out, is an age between 40-60, where mostly males were having fatal heart attacks. These patients were not overly bothered about having a heart attack at age 80, but usually, one of their friends, aged 52 or so, had just had a heart attack, and they did not want to be next.
DAIC
MARCH 11, 2025
The CaRi-Plaque technology supports non-invasive analysis of coronary anatomy and pathology from routine coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scans to determine the presence, extent and severity of coronary plaques and luminal stenosis (narrowing of arteries). But with AI, we can change that.
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
APRIL 5, 2024
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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