Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.
In the podcast, Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist and CEO of the Healthy Heart Network, discusses heart health with Professor Alan Rozanski, an experienced clinician and researcher. They explore the evolution of heart disease presentation over the decades, noting a significant decrease in myocardial ischemia among patients undergoing stress testing, from one-third in the early 1990s to just five percent by 2010. Despite these improvements, they highlight a troubling trend: patients who are unable to exercise, often due to obesity and related health issues, face a threefold increase in mortality risk.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of physical activity and lifestyle factors in managing heart health, suggesting that even small amounts of exercise can significantly improve outcomes. They advocate for a more holistic approach to patient care, encouraging doctors to consider overall risk factors rather than solely focusing on ischemic risk. The podcast underscores the link between cardiometabolic health and various chronic conditions, including cancer and dementia. Dr. Bishop shares a transformative patient story, illustrating the profound impact of lifestyle changes on health and well-being. The discussion concludes with a call to action for listeners to prioritize their heart health and seek resources to assess their risk.
Takeaways:
- The podcast aims to educate listeners on critical health factors like blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol to promote better heart health.
- Professor Alan Rozanski highlights a notable decrease in myocardial ischemia among patients over the decades, dropping from one-third in the early 1990s to only 5% by 2010.
- Despite improvements in heart disease treatment, there is a concerning trend of patients increasingly unable to perform treadmill exercises, indicating a rise in overall risk.
- The inability to exercise is linked to a threefold increase in premature mortality risk over ten to twelve years.
- A holistic approach to assessing patient risk is necessary, considering factors beyond ischemic risk, including physical activity and lifestyle.
- Research indicates that any amount of physical activity contributes positively to health, shifting focus from vigorous exercise to incorporating simple movements into daily life.
- Sedentary behavior is associated with various health risks, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions.
- Engaging patients in discussions about present benefits of exercise, such as increased energy and improved mood, can enhance motivation for lifestyle changes.
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of early intervention and lifestyle modifications to combat cardiometabolic risks, ultimately aiming to improve overall health outcomes.
Australia, like the rest of the western world, has a heart problem.
Over 9 million people around the world die from heart disease every year.
Every 10 minutes, someone in Australia suffers a heart attack. And 21 lives are lost daily because of it.
The devastating fact in all of this is…
Almost every one of those cases could have been prevented.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to improve their health literacy and gain information to help them make the best decisions about their risk of heart attack, their cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, weight loss and general health. Join me on my personal mission journey to prevent Heart Attack on a global scale. If you like this podcast, I would be honoured by a 5-star review and appreciate if you let your friends and family know about this podcast; you may even save the life of someone you love!
Are You at Risk of a Sudden Heart Attack? How Healthy is Your Heart? Really?
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the Western World. In Australia, someone dies every 28 minutes from heart disease. That’s 51 people a day. In the US, someone has a heart attack every 40 SECONDS! Fortunately, many heart attacks are preventable. However, regular exercise and eating healthy are no guarantee you won’t succumb to this silent killer.
- 94% of Australians have at least One Risk Factor for heart disease.
- 59% of Australians have been Touched by heart disease.
- Yet only 3% of Australians have had a Full Heart-Health Assessment in the past 12 months.
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- understand the present state of their heart’s health
- recognise their current level of risk of suffering a heart attack
- Learn the positive steps they can take to improve their situation
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