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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
50. 50% of Heart Disease Is Diagnosed Too Late—Here’s How to Avoid It
Apr 3, 2025
Heart disease is more preventable than most realize, yet it's still the leading cause of death. This discussion dives into essential tests and metrics to protect your heart health. Discover the four critical areas to evaluate: ischemia, blood pressure, electrical function, and cardiac capacity. Learn about underutilized tests like the coronary calcium score and Holter monitors that can signal heart issues long before symptoms arise. If you're over 40 or have risk factors, this is crucial knowledge to safeguard your cardiovascular health.
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- Heart disease is often diagnosed too late, making early awareness and proactive testing vital for prevention, especially for those over 40.
- Essential tests like coronary calcium scores and VO2 max can reveal heart health risks long before symptoms occur, empowering individuals to take control of their cardiovascular health.
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Understanding Heart Disease Risk Factors
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, claiming over 700,000 lives annually in the United States alone. Men tend to experience heart attacks earlier, while women's risk ascends after menopause, often presenting symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath rather than typical chest pains. Awareness of heart disease as a critical health issue is alarmingly low among women, with less than half recognizing it as their primary health threat. This underscores the necessity for both genders, particularly those over 40, to prioritize understanding and addressing their heart health.
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