#923 Coronary Artery Disease

Show Topic: Coronary Artery Disease

Co-Hosts:  Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson

Guest: None

 

Segment 1:

We want you to have good heart health so, today’s show is all about coronary artery disease

• Definition of Coronary Artery Disease (often called Heart Disease): Arteries should be elastic and smooth. Overtime they can become rigid and stiff. This keeps oxygen from reaching parts of the heart
• What is Plaque? fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances that can stick to the lining of the arteries
• What happens when Plaque ruptures? Heart attack and even sudden death
• Difference between a heart attack and a stroke. Heart attack affects the heart and stroke affects the brain.
• Why an aspirin helps to prevent both a stroke and a heart attack

MUSIC FOR DOC SHOCK (JIM)

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This is so counter intuitive. With all the talk we do on the gut microbiome, new research out of Tufts that was published in the journal Experimental Biology shows that wiping out the gut microbiome completely may be exactly what heart failure patients need. Now, this study was done on mice, but it looks promising. The science behind using a broad spectrum antibiotic for 5 weeks to suppress the immune system lies in the fact that heart failure patients see an increase in T-cells that actually cause the heart to enlarge. By wiping out the body’s natural ability to heal through swelling and scar tissue, the heart is preserved. Shockingly, the mice who were treated made almost a complete recovery from heart failure. More research is needed, but this is certainly fascinating and may result in a complete re-think of how cardiologists treat heart failure.

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Coming up, signs you may be having a heart attack – it’s different for men and women.

 

Segment 2:

Today we’re talking about heart disease, what it is and how to prevent it. Stay tuned because coming up we’ll be visiting about the signs and symptoms you should never ignore.

• Testing we do at Executive Medicine of Texas to look for signs or symptoms of heart disease: cardiac stress test, V02MAX, Autonomic Nervous System Testing
• Lab tests: ADVANCED lipid panel, Cardio CRP, other inflammatory markers
• Symptoms of a heart attack may vary between men and women.

chest pain central, shoulder pain (usually left, not always), jaw pain, Shortness of breath, sweating, feeling restricted around the chest, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, nausea

Coming up  - tips for prevention of heart disease.

 

Segment 3:

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Diet

Exercise

Supplements

Avoid artificial sweeteners

• Testosterone therapy – bio-identical hormone therapy
• Supplement key vitamin and minerals

 

Open discussion

 

Segment 4:

 Medical Mania Trivia – Trivia: Ashley

1. What part of your body generally stays a constant temperature (not susceptible to hot and cold changes) (The eyes)
2. What is the average blinks per minute for an adult (12)
3. Can a newborn cry tears? (No. Tears come at about 4-13 weeks)
4. Is it more common to have 2 feet that are the same size, or one that is bigger? (Usually, on is bigger than the other)
5. Considering the average lifespan. How much walking do we do? Is the distance equal to half way around the earth, 1.5 times around the earth, or 4 times around the earth? (4)

 

Open discussion

 

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