All articles tagged with #vascular disease
Prof Vijay Naraynsingh emphasizes the importance of early detection, prevention, and rapid treatment of vascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes in Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting the need for increased awareness, better access to emergency care, and regular health screenings to reduce mortality and complications.
An MRI cannot diagnose dementia or Alzheimer's, which are identified through clinical exams assessing cognitive impairments. The MRI results showing atherosclerotic vascular disease and plaque in the carotid arteries indicate a risk for dementia due to potential brain damage from small strokes. Managing blood pressure and cholesterol with medications like Bystolic and rosuvastatin is crucial. Inflammatory arthritis can increase vascular risks, and while supplements may help some, a comprehensive health review is essential. Cognitive testing may be recommended if cognitive changes are observed.
A new study has found that even mild cases of COVID-19 can have lasting negative effects on cardiovascular health, including stiffer and more dysfunctional arteries that could lead to cardiovascular disease development. The study is the first comparison of levels of arterial stiffness before and after a COVID-19 infection, a parameter closely tied to the aging process and performance of our arteries. The lingering effects of a COVID-19 infection, often referred to as long COVID, are connected with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, and in severe scenarios, death.