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Table of Contents What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia? | Video https://youtu.be/LRfWkICUQPc Video: A short video presentation of this article Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol, in… Read More »Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): Diagnosis, Genetics
Introduction https://youtu.be/OfTCrZSVA6U Video: Case study of severe coronary artery stenosis despite a calcium score of zero Coronary calcium scoring has emerged recently as a popular, non-invasive test to assess an individual’s risk of a future heart attack. This screening tool… Read More »Severe Coronary Artery Disease Despite a Calcium Score of Zero
According to medical research, the primary conditions responsible for causing swollen legs on one side are venous stasis (such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or venous insufficiency), lymphedema, malignancy, trauma and infections (such as cellulitis). Categorizing the swelling as either… Read More »Unilateral leg swelling: Post-Thrombotic Syndrome vs Lymphedema
Table of Contents Introduction A sudden, fatal heart attack in younger or middle-aged individuals can be incredibly distressing for both their families and the wider community. Years of extensive research have focused on understanding the causes of these tragic events,… Read More »How to reduce the risk of a sudden Heart Attack
What is Nocebo and how it is different from Placebo? https://youtu.be/s6yVAOjFurE To better understand the difference between Placebo vs Nocebo, Let’s start with a familiar scenario. You visited your doctor, and she was concerned about your blood pressure. You knew… Read More »Statin Intolerance: Placebo vs Nocebo
Table of Contents What is Coronary Calcium Score? | Video Video: This video illustrates the importance of Coronary Calcium Score, when to consider and how to interpret the results. Coronary Artery Calcium, or CAC score, is a valuable test to… Read More »Coronary Calcium Score (Coronary Artery Calcification): Nuts and Bolts
Dr Reza Moazzeni | Cardiologist Sydney (Westmead)