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Posted on Monday September 2, 2024 in News
The idea of predicting a heart attack may have once seemed like science fiction, but it is rapidly becoming a reality. With the advent of advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence, we are now able to detect the early signs of coronary heart disease and intervene before a heart attack occurs. This represents a major shift in the way we approach cardiovascular care, moving from a reactive model to a proactive one.
Is is increasingly obvious that not everyone with raised coronary inflammation and elevated risk of heart attack simply has a raised LDL Cholesterol- in fact there appears to be a mixed bag of risk factors associated with high coronary artery inflammation, including raised LDL, raised LP (a), raised Homocysteine, hypertension and dysregulated glucose. Our metabolic health assessment is therefore designed to offer a comprehensive dive into known contributory causes, the latest and most controversial of which is 'glucose dysregulation', the principle topic of this article.
For patients who have been diagnosed with an acute coronary syndrome, requiring bypass surgery or stent, or have CT Angiography and or raised FAI.
Ultimately, the approach to cardiac CT screening is highly individualized, reflecting the diverse presentations and risk factors among patients. By employing a sophisticated pre-consultation process, cardiologists can tailor their assessment and management plans to best suit each patient's unique needs, enhancing the precision and effectiveness of cardiac care.
There are two main reasons left atrial thrombus forms then detaches to cause embolic stroke. The first is that during atrial fibrillation or flutter, a thrombus may develop in the left atrial appendage, which does not move as much as it does when in sinus rhythm. The likelihood of this occurring in any given year is low, correlated to the CHA2DS2-VASc score. The second reason is not related to CHA2DS2-VASc score
Just as a car's tachometer displays varying revolutions per minute (RPMs) based on the incline and the desired speed, a glucose monitor provides detailed data on blood sugar levels. This data, while often within a normal range, requires interpretation to identify when it may indicate a health issue. We describe 5 glucotypes in this article.
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist: with the right approach and self-monitoring, you can take charge of your heart health and effectively manage your AF.
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist. Here we discuss non-invasive and invasive investigation techniques for investigation and diagnosis.