Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Preventing or delaying the onset of coronary artery disease is a great strategy for living longer. The challenge is that the things you do to prevent heart disease are unlikely to pay dividends for a very long time—many years if not decades. This is a program that starts the day of your heart attack.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

While composite of death and heart failure hospitalizations was not significantly reduced, empagliflozin may help reduce heart failure risks after a heart attack, according to results from the EMPACT-MI trial presented on day one of the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, ACC.24,

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More frequent use of cannabis was associated with higher odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, finds new study.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

Does stress cause heart disease? But What About Stress & Heart Disease? When stress is included in the risk factor profile for a future heart attack, it comes in third on the list after abnormal cholesterol and smoking 1. Stress causes heart disease. +PS to the adversity you face in life.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

JANUARY 7, 2025

In a large-animal model study, researchers have found that heart attack recovery is aided by injection of heart muscle cell spheroids derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells, or hiPSCs, that overexpress cyclin D2 and are knocked out for human leukocyte antigen classes I and II.

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DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at ACC.24, 24, the American College of Cardiology Annual Annual Scientific Session.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

APRIL 8, 2024

New research could change standard-of-care guidelines to improve outcomes for heart attack patients after coronary stenting procedures.

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DAIC

APRIL 7, 2024

Many studies have shown that people who engage in more physical activity are healthier and have fewer heart attacks and strokes than people who engage in less. This is equally true for people who have previously had a heart attack or a stroke or have heart failure or are at risk for cardiovascular disease.”

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

Here are five things everyone should know about sleep and heart disease. Insulin resistance is a precursor condition to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, both major drivers of heart disease. Poor Sleep Increases The Rate Of Heart Attacks & Stroke. This is the unfortunate reality for many people.

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DAIC

JUNE 18, 2024

A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. to 61% of the U.S. population.

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AMS Cardiology

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide despite advancements in medical science and healthcare. Below, we aim to debunk common myths about cardiovascular disease, providing accurate information and emphasizing the importance of treatment for heart disease with timely interventions.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 5, 2024

With this new funding, Cleerly will continue to scale its commercial growth and clinical evidence generation, helping health care professionals improve outcomes for patients across the coronary care pathway. Barclay continued, “Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death globally and costs our country $422B annually.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The answer is pretty simple, but most people get this wrong, and doing so increases their future risk of heart attack and strokes. Like other risk factors for heart disease, the key is to maintain normal blood pressure for as long as possible. Outcome over process, in my view, works best here. It is not enough.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A key element of Heartflows approach is close collaboration with clinical teams to improve patient experiences, create efficient care pathways and reach more patients with personalized insights, ensuring the best possible outcomes. CAD is estimated to be responsible for one heart attack every 40 seconds and one out of every five deaths.

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DAIC

MAY 3, 2024

Incentives Prompt Increased Daily Walking in Patients at Risk for Heart Disease 6. EMPACT-MI Trial Outcomes Reported at ACC.24: 24: SGLT-2 Inhibitors Show Mixed Results After Heart Attack 10. Medtronic Launches the Avalus Ultra Valve Engineered for Ease of Use at Implant and Lifetime Patient Management 5.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows. Up to a third of patients went on to develop heart or kidney failure, 7% had further heart attacks and 38% died from any cause within the nine-year study period.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 19, 2025

Coronary artery disease, a collective term for angina and heart attacks, is among the most common causes of death among women.

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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. fold higher risk for cardiac mortality and 5.5-fold

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of the most common questions I get is, “ Do I need a stent to treat my heart disease?” The second reason is commonly referred to as a ‘Heart Attack’ or acute coronary syndrome. The decision to use a stent here is usually clear and is associated with fewer deaths and heart attacks 1.

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DAIC

APRIL 24, 2024

Eighty percent of heart attacks and strokes are preventable. partially because its key risk factor, high blood pressure, is a ‘silent killer,’ and most patients have no symptoms before their first heart attack or stroke. Yet, CVD remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.,

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Meanwhile, traditional methods for cardiac detection still rely on reactive, symptom-driven interventions that often catch heart disease too late, when treatment is complex, critical and costly. AI-enabled remote cardiac monitoring is is already revolutionizing how we detect, diagnose, mitigate and manage heart conditions.

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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. Patients were followed for one year of treatment.

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DAIC

APRIL 7, 2024

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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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The findings – published this week in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology — could fuel advocacy for a paradigm shift in clinical heart health guidelines to address cardiovascular risk factors at an earlier age in childhood cancer survivors.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Researchers found an artificial intelligence (AI) system to help guide treatment decisions for stroke patients led to improved stroke care quality and fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks and vascular death among stroke survivors three months after a stroke. and Global Data From the American Heart Association. In the U.S.,

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DAIC

OCTOBER 30, 2024

30, 2024 — HeartLung Technologies , a developer of AI tools for early detection of heart disease, lung cancer and other conditions announced that its AI-enabled Automated Cardiac Chambers Volumetry (AutoChamber) recently received “Breakthrough Medical Device” designation and marketing authorization from the U.S. added Dr. Naghavi.

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Dr. Anish Koka

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Image by Pexels from Pixabay There would appear to be confusion among some cardiologists about the relative prevalence of malignant heart disease between men and women as evidenced by this exchange on twitter from pre-pandemic times. This does not mean heart disease in women should be ignored.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

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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Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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. Billings, J.H.; Scherwitz, L.W.;

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DAIC

MAY 14, 2024

Within the complex umbrella of cardiovascular disease, CAD is a type of heart disease that develops when the coronary arteries narrow and the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Accessed May 2024. Kirtane, Yongjian Wu, William Wijns, Weixian Yang, Martin B. Leon, Shubin Qiao, Gregg W.

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GEMMS

JUNE 25, 2024

However, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, making early detection and proactive management essential. Heart disease affects millions of women globally. In the United States alone, nearly one in five women die from heart disease each year.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

APRIL 12, 2024

Introduction: Addressing the Need for Improved LDL Management in the US There is a clear need for innovative treatments to combat cardiovascular disease (CVD). Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women. However, every 40 seconds, an individual in the US suffers a heart attack.

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Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 5, 2024

In this 6-month randomized controlled study, twice-weekly HIIT reduced coronary plaque volume, increased aerobic fitness, and improved body composition in adults with stable heart disease, suggesting benefits for cardiovascular disease progression. And the more you exercise, the better your outcomes.

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MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Heart disease is often perceived as a predominantly male issue, but the reality tells a different story. This blog post aims to shed light on the unique considerations and risks associated with heart health in women, empowering them with the knowledge to take proactive steps in protecting their hearts.

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DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

These data demonstrated a highly significant reduction from baseline in Lp(a) compared to placebo to 36 weeks (primary endpoint), according to a written statement released today on the outcomes. Median percentage reduction in Lp(a) of 90% or greater were observed for both doses at week 36.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If a valve cannot open or close fully it can interfere with blood flow and cause a host of health issues, including heart attack and stroke. Moderate and severe tricuspid disease is common in the U.S. The tricuspid valve is typically replaced during open-heart surgery. and affects an estimated 1.6 million people.

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