About my Guest:

Dr. Marcus Smith grew up in Oklahoma City, OK and joined CardioVascular Health Clinic in 2016. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center where he served as Chief Resident. He remained at the University of Oklahoma to complete fellowships in General and Interventional Cardiology.

He specializes in the management and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular disease (PVD), heart failure, and cardiac imaging. He is Board Certified in interventional cardiology.

Patients are drawn to his quick wit and personality. He is dedicated to helping his patients find non-invasive treatments and lifestyle modifications to live a better quality of life. Dr. Smith serves patients in Central and Western Oklahoma with complete cardiac care.

Dr. Marcus Smith:

Summary:

Dr. Cassie Smith and Dr. Marcus Smith discuss postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and its increasing prevalence, especially since COVID-19. They explore the inflammatory autoimmune nature of POTS and the impact it has on younger individuals. Dr. Marcus Smith shares his experience as a cardiologist specializing in POTS and his dedication to helping patients find non-invasive treatments and lifestyle modifications. They emphasize the importance of taking an active role in one's health and the need for better education and food choices to reduce chronic disease. They also discuss the challenges in diagnosing and treating POTS, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach. In this conversation, Dr. Cassie Smith and Dr. Smith discuss the diagnosis and treatment of dysautonomia and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). They emphasize the importance of education and knowledge in managing these conditions, as well as the role of lifestyle changes such as hydration, salt intake, and compression socks. They also touch on the topic of diet, highlighting the benefits of a plant-based diet for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of taking initiative in one's own health and making health a priority at any age.