Fat And Cholesterol: Heart's Silent Killers

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17 May 2024

Researchers at Denmark's Rigshospitalet have reported that heart disease, caused by cholesterol buildup, claims one in three lives globally


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According to the study, risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, age, and lifestyle contribute to the prevalence of heart disease


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Atherosclerosis, the primary cause of heart disease, often remains asymptomatic until a heart attack or stroke occurs


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Rigshospitalet researchers note that this condition poses a significant burden on individuals, healthcare systems, and societies worldwide


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Dr Henning Bundgaard stresses the importance of early detection to combat atherosclerosis effectively


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Led by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the team focuses on developing prevention and early detection strategies


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Their goal is to identify atherosclerosis in its asymptomatic phase, as explained by Bundgaard


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The study involves imaging, genetic analysis, and blood tests on 16,000 individuals aged 20-70


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Arteries in various regions, including the neck, groin, and coronary arteries, will undergo examination in the research


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The ultimate objective is to detect atherosclerosis early, thereby reducing its impact and fatalities worldwide


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