Category: Coronary Artery Disease

Introduction Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of mortality globally, often progressing silently until manifesting as acute coronary events. Traditional risk stratification, relying primarily on established clinical factors and baseline cholesterol levels, frequently fails to capture the true burden of subclinical atherosclerosis. Says Dr Zachary Solomon, a paradigm shift is underway, driven by advancements […]

Introduction Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Traditional therapeutic strategies, relying primarily on broad guidelines based on population averages, often fail to account for the significant heterogeneity observed in individual patient responses to treatment and disease progression risk. Says Dr Zachary Solomon, this conventional, generalized approach necessitates a paradigm […]

Introduction: The Digital Transformation of CAD Care Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, necessitating sophisticated, yet scalable, management strategies. Traditional CAD care models, often centered around intermittent clinical visits, struggle to provide the continuous oversight required to manage this progressive chronic condition effectively. Says Dr Zachary Solomon, this inherent […]

Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD), characterized by the buildup of plaque within the coronary arteries, remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.  Says Dr. Zachary Solomon, the narrowing of these arteries restricts blood flow to the heart muscle, potentially leading to angina (chest pain), heart attack, or even sudden cardiac death.  Effectively managing CAD […]

Introduction Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains a leading cause of mortality globally.  Traditional risk assessment methods, relying primarily on periodic clinical visits and infrequent diagnostic tests, often fail to capture the dynamic nature of cardiovascular health.  This lag in detection contributes to delayed interventions and poorer patient outcomes.  Says Dr. Zachary Solomon, the convergence of wearable […]

Introduction The management of lipid disorders, particularly high cholesterol, remains a cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention.  Traditional approaches often rely on a “one-size-fits-all” strategy, employing statins and lifestyle modifications for all patients. However, this approach overlooks the significant inter-individual variability in response to treatment and inherent genetic predisposition to dyslipidemia.  Says Dr. Zachary Solomon, advances in […]

Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of death globally, remains a significant public health challenge.  While traditional risk factors like hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking are well-established, the search for a more comprehensive understanding of CAD etiology continues.  Says Dr. Zachary Solomon, emerging research increasingly points towards the gut microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms […]

Introduction Ischemic heart disease (IHD), characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.  The underlying cause is often the build-up of plaque within coronary arteries, narrowing the vessels and limiting oxygen and nutrient delivery to the heart.  This can lead to angina, heart attacks, and […]

Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD), characterized by the buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries, remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.  Traditional risk factor management, focusing on broad population-level interventions, has demonstrably improved outcomes. Says Dr. Zachary Solomon, however, a significant portion of CAD events still occur in individuals with seemingly moderate risk […]

Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting millions of individuals each year. Characterized by the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, CAD can lead to severe complications such as heart attacks, heart failure, and arrhythmias. As lifestyles become more sedentary and […]