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CLIENT SUCCESS STORY: A 55 year old woman came to see me because she had a recent increase in her statin medication and she was anxious given her family history of heart disease and her medical conditions. She had a coronary calcium score test of 194, which was 98th percentile for age, ethnicity and gender, indicating a significant amount of plaque in her coronary arteries.    She had joined my 6 week heart optimization group program in March and then joined my VIP one on one Program in May. She had her blood tested before the start of the group program and then in July, two months into the VIP program.

 We worked together to a) optimize her risk profile by focusing on what we are ADDINg to her diet and in the right balance and volume for effective results, b) understand plaque formation to prevent further promotion of plaque and to assist with its stabilization c) how to implement these heart health optimization strategies into her busy and fast paced lifestyle.    In 4 months, she lowered her LDL by 55 points (from 87mg/dL to 32mg/dL) and the doctor reduced the dosage of her statin medication. She reduced her triglycerides (TG) levels by 50 points (144mg/dL to 94mg/dL) increased her HDL (from 40mg/dL to 58mg/dL), lowered hsCRP from 3.2mg/dL to 0.7mg/dL, and reduced her waist circumference by 2 inches. The best part is she has more energy, and she feels better in all aspects of her health!  ⭐️ From triglycerides to blood sugar to LDL to apoB to HDL to inflammatory markers like hsCRP - ALL of these cardiometabolic labs matter -  and we can optimize them through science based nutrition to help reduce your risk of cardiovascular events!   ⭐️ Join my upcoming 6-week heart optimization group program starting July 12th. I will teach you how to implement science-based nutrition to address inflammation, insulin resistance, abnormal lipids, oxidative stress, and optimize your cardiovascular health to reduce your risk of a heart attack. ⭐️ The group has limited spots available! 👉🏼 To secure your spot, join today: https://lnkd.in/ecCQWHrQ ❤️I look forward to supporting you on your heart health journey! #coronaryarterydisease #coronaryheartdisease #coronaryangiography #coronarycalciumscore #heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #heartattackrecovery #hearthealth #hearthealthy #hearthealthydiet #hearthealthawareness #hearthealthyliving #highcalciumscore #hearthealthyrecipes #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #heartdiseaseprevention #heartdiseasesurvivor #heartdiseasewarrior #heartdiseasesupport #highcholesterol #cardiacbypasssurgery #cardiacrehab #cardiacsurgery #cardiacdiet #heartfailureawareness #heartfailure #heartfailuresurvivor #heartfailurediet

Kidney and heart health are closely interconnected through various physiological mechanisms, to highlight a few:⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Blood Pressure Regulation: The kidneys regulate blood pressure by managing fluid balance and releasing hormones like renin, while the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Dysfunction in either organ can lead to high blood pressure, putting strain on both the heart and kidneys and potentially leading to complications such as heart failure and chronic kidney disease.⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ Fluid and Micronutrient Balance: The kidneys regulate the body's fluid and electrolyte balance, which is essential for maintaining proper heart function. Imbalances in fluid and electrolytes can lead to conditions such as dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and fluid overload, all of which can affect heart function and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ Inflammatory Processes: Chronic inflammation, often indicated by markers such as hsCRP and exacerbated by factors like increased abdominal weight, plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of kidney and heart diseases by promoting endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and fibrosis, ultimately leading to tissue damage and organ dysfunction.⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ Abnormal cardiometabolic labs: particularly LDL, apoB, and blood sugar can promote atherosclerosis, leading to narrowed arteries and reduced blood flow to both organs.⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ The kidneys and heart are closely interconnected organs that rely on each other for proper function. Dysfunction in one organ can significantly impact the other, highlighting the importance of comprehensive care and management strategies that address both kidney and heart health.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 We need to focus on addressing all the controllable risk factors to optimize both heart and kidney health.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ For a deep dive into science based nutrition to address these controllable risk factors to protect your heart and optimize blood flow to all organs of your body, consider joining my next 6 week heart optimization group program that begins on Friday, March 22nd! ⁠ 👉🏼 Limited spots available, enroll today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ecCQWHrQ #bloodpressure #bloodpressurecontrol #bloodpressuremonitor #bloodpressureproblems #bloodpressurecheck #bloodpressurehealth #bloodpressureculf #bloodpressuretest #lowerbloodpressure #lowerbloodpressurefoods #lowerbloodpressurenaturally #hypertensiontreamtent #hypertensiondiet #hypertensionmanagement #hypertensiontips #hypertensionsupport #hypertensionawareness #hypertension #hypertensionprevention #strokeprevention #transieentischemicattack #ministroke #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #hearthealthyfood #hearthealthyfoods #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #preventandreverseheartdisease #heartdiseaseprevention

#virgieUpdate How many steps do you need to walk daily to stay healthy? Study suggests it's lower than 10,000 Walking is one of the easiest ways to burn calories and stay active. But how many daily steps do you need to stay healthy? Many believe that 10,000 steps every day should be your goal if you wish to keep illnesses at bay. A new study suggests that your target could be a lot lower, at around 4,000 steps daily, to reduce the risk of death. In the study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology on August 9, a team of researchers from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine revealed that one needs at least 3,967 steps daily to lower the risk of dying “from every cause” and 2,337 steps every day to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, the new analysis of 226,889 people from 17 different studies carried out around the world reveals that the more you walk, the better it is for your health. The study said that an extra 1000 steps every day reduced the risk of dying from any cause by 15%. Similarly, adding 500 daily steps were linked with a 7% reduction in dying from cardiovascular disease. The research said that the health benefits continued to increase even if people walked for as many as 20,000 steps every day. **click to read more..💛

As I sit down to reflect on the significance of World Hypertension Day, my thoughts are drawn back to the memory of my first patient diagnosed with it. It was a crisp morning that filled the hospital corridor with the scent of disinfectant and hope. In walked a young man 13 years old, his eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of apprehension. Little did we know then, that this encounter would mark the beginning of a transformative journey – one that would shape my career and deepen my commitment to pediatric cardiology. His story slowly unfolded, revealing signs of hypertension as we dug into their medical history. The diagnosis was coarctation of the aorta (narrowing of the main artery of the body) which required to be tackled by balloon dilatation/stenting as soon as possible. The procedure was high-risk, however, the kid and his parents were ready to tackle the challenge head-on. The procedure went off well and the child's BP reduced significantly. That moment became a turning point for me. It ignited a passion within me to not only provide exemplary medical care but also to advocate fiercely for patients like them. From that day forward, their journey became intertwined with mine, guiding my every decision and fueling my resolve to make a difference in the lives of those affected. As I celebrate World Hypertension Day today, I am reminded of the courage and resilience of patients like my first and the importance of raising awareness and advocating for better support and resources for all those impacted by this condition. Before concluding, I'd like to encourage everyone to take action. Here are five things I urge you to do: Monitor Your Blood Pressure: Regularly check your blood pressure at home or at your healthcare provider's office to stay informed about your cardiovascular health status. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet: Embrace a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Minimize intake of sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars to support optimal blood pressure levels. Stay Physically Active: Incorporate regular exercise into your routine, aiming for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity most days of the week. Physical activity not only helps control blood pressure but also enhances overall well-being. Manage Stress: Implement stress-reducing techniques such as mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, yoga, or meditation to mitigate the negative effects of stress on blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Prioritize Sleep: Ensure you get adequate sleep each night, aiming for 7-9 hours of quality rest. Poor sleep patterns and sleep deprivation can contribute to hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors. #DrPrashantBobhate #WorldHypertensionDay

Your genes, family history and/or a high Lp(a) can increase your risk of heart disease, but epigenetic research shows that through science based heart healthy lifestyle behavior change that modify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors these genes can be down-regulated. What that means is that you must take a more proactive preventative approach to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.  What does a proactive preventative approach entail? 1. Take ownership of your health - don’t wait until the doctor says you need to take this more seriously or should take medication. ⭐️ Ask questions from your care team, request labs that may not be routinely done (ie if you don’t know your Lp(a) or ApoB or HsCRP ask for it!), review your labs, assess your trends, and understand what lab levels you need to achieve based on your medical history and genetic history. ⭐️ If these labs (cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, etc) are elevated or trending in the wrong direction, optimize your nutrition and lifestyle and retest in 3 months to ensure they are normalized. ⚠️Those who have a genetic history or are at increased risk, need to have stricter laboratory standards (ie LDL less than 70mg/dL, ApoB less than 80mg/dL, HgA1c less than 5.4%, blood pressure 110/70mmHg, hsCRP less than 1mg/dL, etc).  2. Understand what is going on - ask questions from healthcare providers who can take the time to explain the WHY behind the recommendations. 3. Seek support from a registered dietitian who specializes in heart disease and can help manage any cardiometabolic conditions, teach you how to improve your cardiovascular risk profile, and understands how to take a preventive stance in your blood vessel health. ⭐️ I teach you how to be proactive in your health in my 6 week heart optimization group program. I take the time to answer all of your questions and explain the WHY behind it so you can implement this for the long haul. ❤️ My next and last 2023 six week heart optimization group program will begin on October 27th and there are limited spots available. Enroll now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/efbtVMdC Study reference: https://lnkd.in/eWKp4b72 #highcholesterol #highbloodpressure #highcalciumscore #lowercholesterol #lowerbloodpressure #heartdiseaseprevention #cholesteroldiet #hearthealthydiet #cardiacdiet #cholesteroltips #lowerbloodpressurenaturally #heartattackrecovery #cardiacbypasssurgery #cardiacrehab #heartdiseaseawareness #heartattacksurvivor #atherosclerosis #lowcholesterol #foodovermedicine #cardiacbypasss #hearthealth #hearthealthy #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #coronaryarterydisesae #heartdiseasesupport #cardiacsurgery #heartsurgerysurvivor #heartattackprevention #heartdisease

Understanding Cardiovascular Health: Keeping Your Heart Healthy Anatomy of the Heart: The Body’s Engine Room The heart is a complex organ with four distinct chambers: two atria (upper chambers) and two ventricles (lower chambers). Blood flows through the heart in a coordinated fashion. Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium, moves to the right ventricle, and is then pumped to the lungs to pick up oxygen. This oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium, enters the left ventricle, and is forcefully pumped out to the rest of the body. Four valves ensure that blood flows in the correct direction. The tricuspid valve regulates flow between the right atrium and ventricle, while the pulmonary valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs. The mitral valve manages blood flow between the left atrium and ventricle, and the aortic valve controls blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta, the body’s largest artery. Common Cardiovascular Conditions: Threats to the Engine Cardiovascular diseases are a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of death globally. Coronary artery disease (CAD): CAD is the most common type of heart disease. It occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by plaque, a fatty substance. This can reduce blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. Heart attack (myocardial infarction): A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is completely blocked, usually by a blood clot. This causes the heart muscle to be damaged or die. Arrhythmias: Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms. They can cause the heart to beat too slow (bradycardia), too fast (tachycardia), or irregularly. Arrhythmias can be harmless, but some can be serious or even life-threatening. Heart failure: Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. It can be caused by various conditions that weaken the heart muscle, such as CAD, heart attack, or high blood pressure. Risk Factors for Heart Disease: Identifying Vulnerability Read the full post at https://lnkd.in/g6b5cr94 #Healthcare #Medical #Marketing #SEO #DigitalMarketing #HealthcareMarketing #MedicalMarketing #HealthcareSEO #MedicalSEO #PlasticSurgery #CosmeticSurgery #DoctorMarketing #DoctorMarketingMD

✍ "The novel focus lies on the discussion of obesity-related risk trajectories from childhood to adulthood and on the need for childhood screening programs and consecutive preventive strategies. As a main aim, both physical activity (PA) and exercise as well as nutrition behaviour and diet are extensively reviewed as key risk managing strategies". If you missed it this summer...Read our joint statement with the task force for childhood health of the European Society of Cardiology 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehWjHtZY

EP333: Two Case Studies For Your Interest: 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. The podcast discusses two case studies of patients with high cholesterol and heart disease risk. The first patient, Sue, had high cholesterol and blood pressure that were successfully managed through a combination of medication and lifestyle changes. The second patient, Phil, had a strong family history of heart disease and had adopted a ketogenic diet that raised his cholesterol levels. After trying multiple cardiologists, Phil was advised to get a CT scan to evaluate the type of plaque buildup in his arteries before deciding on the best treatment approach. The podcast emphasizes the importance of personalized care, as different patients may respond differently to cholesterol-lowering medications. It also highlights the value of advanced testing like CT scans to get a more complete picture of cardiovascular health. https://lnkd.in/g9mJW85K

Breathing life into the quest for longevity! 🫁💪 Recent groundbreaking research has shed light on a remarkable discovery - NMN, or nicotinamide mononucleotide, may hold the key to preserving lung health and fending off age-related lung diseases. 🌬️ As we age, our lungs, those indispensable organs responsible for oxygenating our blood, undergo changes that can lead to pulmonary diseases. One significant factor contributing to this decline is the phenomenon known as cellular senescence, where lung cells, specifically alveolar epithelial cells (AECs), lose their functionality and dwindle in numbers. The precise mechanisms behind this decline remain a scientific puzzle, but emerging evidence points to the role of senescence. Enter NMN, a promising molecule that has garnered attention for its potential to slow down the aging process at the cellular level. Researchers from the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics in China conducted a groundbreaking study published in MedComm, marking the first time NMN has been linked to combating age-induced lung cell senescence. These findings open up a promising avenue for the future of lung health and age-related lung disease prevention. The researchers suggest that dietary supplementation of NMN could revolutionize our approach to combating aging-related lung diseases and stress-induced lung injuries. Imagine a future where our lungs stay resilient and vibrant, allowing us to breathe easy and age gracefully. Join us in celebrating this incredible leap forward in the world of longevity and lung health. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the science and potential benefits of NMN for overall well-being.  🌱🔬 #NMNDiscovery #LungLongevity #AgeGracefully

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡! Feels responsible to share these highlights from a recent interview with 𝑫𝒓. 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒅𝒚 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒎, 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒔. In his enlightening conversation with Hindustan Times, Dr Sharath Reddy Annam emphasized the crucial role of proactive heart health measures.  Key Takeaway: "To prevent heart attacks, especially in the early age group (40 years), we recommend at least one complete comprehensive metabolic profile check around 35 years of age. This helps us understand and devise individual-specific preventive strategies."  It's incredible how insights from such assessments can pave the way for personalized and effective preventive measures. Our commitment to your heart health goes beyond just treatment; it's about empowering you with the knowledge to lead a heart-healthy life.  For the full interview and detailed recommendations by Dr. Sharath Reddy Annam, check out the article on HT Lifestyle. Your heart matters, and so does your well-being! Read Full - https://lnkd.in/gFtWxZKi Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, or any questions you might have. Together, let's prioritize heart health and embark on a journey to a healthier tomorrow! #HeartHealth #MedicoverHospitals #CardiologyInsights #HealthAndWellness