Intentional Wisdom
Ep.27 - Dr. Paddy Barrett - How to Avoid a Heart Attack
Sep 19, 2023
Dr. Paddy Barrett, a Dublin-based cardiologist and thought leader on heart health, joins the podcast. They discuss topics such as understanding heart attacks, cholesterol metrics, and risk factors. They also touch on managing long-term health risks and the worth of the stress echo test in detecting coronary artery disease. The importance of assessing risk factors and health measurements is emphasized, along with the downside of certain tests.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding the difference between risk factors, disease, and events related to heart attacks.
- The importance of assessing and managing various measures like LDL cholesterol, APOB, and LP little A to determine individual risk.
Deep dives
Cardiovascular health and how to avoid a heart attack
Dr. Hattie Barrett, a renowned cardiologist, joins Greg Campion on the Intentional Wisdom Podcast to discuss cardiovascular health and strategies to prevent heart attacks. They explore the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk factors and disease progression. They highlight the significance of various measures like LDL cholesterol, APOB, and LP little A in assessing individual risk. Additionally, they discuss the benefits of tests such as calcium scans and CT angiograms in identifying calcified plaque and obstructive coronary artery disease. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of proactive management of risk factors to delay the onset of cardiovascular disease.
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