High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS

Heart Surgeon Exposes the #1 Cause of Rising Heart Deaths

Dec 28, 2024

Dr. Phil Ovadia, a cardiovascular surgeon and best-selling author, uncovers the alarming rise of early-onset heart disease driven by processed foods and insulin resistance. He reveals that up to 95% of cardiac patients face insulin issues and emphasizes lifestyle changes as key to prevention and even reversing atherosclerosis. Discussing the importance of muscle maintenance, Dr. Ovadia critiques the traditional low-fat diet while advocating for better cholesterol management and early screening, stressing that most adults are metabolically unhealthy.

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Quick takeaways

Insulin resistance is a major contributor to heart disease, affecting up to 95% of individuals with cardiac conditions.

The shift towards low-fat diets has inadvertently increased processed carbohydrate consumption, exacerbating insulin resistance and heart disease rates.

Preventive screenings, such as coronary artery calcium tests, are essential for assessing heart health and identifying potential risks early.

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Reversal of Atherosclerosis

Reversal of atherosclerosis, particularly in coronary arteries, is possible but remains a contentious subject within the medical community. Techniques such as coronary artery calcium scans and coronary CT angiograms play a crucial role in assessing plaque buildup, with evidence suggesting that non-calcified soft plaque is more amenable to reversal than calcified plaque. Some practitioners, based on clinical observations, report cases where measurable reductions in coronary calcium scores occur, supporting the idea that the body has self-healing capabilities. Therefore, while definitive evidence for complete reversal may be limited, stopping the progression of atherosclerosis can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular events.

Intro

5min

Reassessing Low-Fat Diet Myths

12min

Conquering Heart Disease: Lifestyle and Diagnosis

13min

Navigating Cholesterol Testing and Understanding LDL Oxidation

2min

Understanding Iron and Cardiovascular Health

4min

Rethinking Dietary Choices

12min

Navigating Hormonal Health and Heart Disease

12min

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Show Notes:

0:00 Intro 1:30 Up to 95% of people with cardiac disease are insulin resistant. 4:45 Processed foods and high carbs are the two primary drivers of metabolic disease, the primary driver of heart disease. 6:53 Insulin resistance damages blood vessels. 11:18 Exercise is indirectly helpful in preventing atherosclerosis. 13:10 The better you can maintain muscle as you age, the better you can deal with the aging process. 14:30 It is possible to reverse atherosclerosis. 16:30 Tests: coronary artery calcium scan (CAC) and coronary CT angiogram (CCTA). 18:30 People in their 30s and 40s now end up on the cardiac operating table. 20:30 High LDL may not be dangerous in a person who is metabolically healthy. 21:00 The quality of your LDL particles is important. 22:54 90% of adults are metabolically unhealthy, so their high LDL is likely dangerous. 24:05 Statin use for over 10 years increases your risk of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, primary drivers of heart disease. 26:30 Inflammation is an important part of the development of heart disease. 27:40 High blood pressure root cause is insulin resistance/metabolic disease. 31:41 Ferritin testing measures total body iron stores. It is also an inflammation marker. 35:50 Linoleic acid LDL oxidation hypothesis 37:30 Plant-based diets 40:25 Lowering your intake of omega 6 improves your omega 3 index. 41:10 Low vitamin D 42:00 Sun exposure has been misunderstood. 44:10 Triglycerides is a higher risk than LDL. 48:30 Bioidentical hormones are superior to synthetic. 50:03 Low testosterone is a risk factor for heart disease. 53:10 Heart surgery does not fix the underlying problem.

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High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS

Heart Surgeon Exposes the #1 Cause of Rising Heart Deaths

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