Health experts have banded together to tackle a condition that's linked to almost one in four deaths. It's Australia’s first Cholesterol Awareness Week, with high cholesterol affecting more than 2 million Aussies. Author and Cardiologist, Doctor Warrick Bishop joins @mikeamor7 .

One morning on a Sydney beach, a fit and healthy man collapsed during a workout and never got back up. Despite being surrounded by fitness enthusiasts, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) claimed his life without warning. In the aftermath, Ironman legend Guy Leech urged 100 of his fittest mates—ages 40 to 70—to get their hearts checked. The results?

Cholesterol management has evolved, with new research showing that lowering LDL cholesterol levels even further than previously recommended can provide additional cardiovascular benefits. Medications beyond statins, like the drug Ozempic, are also being used to help manage cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, especially in overweight individuals. While statins are generally safe and effective, individual responses can vary.

Doctor Warrick Bishop discusses the history and controversy around the relationship between cholesterol, eggs, and heart disease.

In celebration of World Heart Day, a special 'heart-to-heart' business breakfast featuring Doctor Warrick Bishop, renowned cardiologist and leading authority in cardiovascular health. The Clifford Craig Foundation proudly partnered with St.Lukes Health for this impactful event. They shared commitment to promoting heart wellness and education within our community.

In this interivew, Doctor Bishop discusses the history and evolution of the understanding around cholesterol and its relationship to heart health.

This is a discussion between two cardiologists, Doctor Warrick Bishop and Doctor Rossano, about developments in their field over their careers. They spoke about how technology has advanced cardiology, from improvements in imaging like ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans, to advances in treatments such as stents, gene therapies, and stem cell therapies.

Doctor Warrick Bishop joined Amar Grewal and brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this discussion.

Have you been hearing a bit about people using artificial intelligence in their work? It seems like science fiction.Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist in Hobart, created an AI chatbot for his website that can answer heart health questions based on his knowledge base. The chatbot was created by his business partner and sources information only from Warrick's own knowledge rather than the entire web. The chatbot was able to provide an accurate answer to a question about the benefits of saunas for heart health.Warrick believes AI chatbots like this could be useful for many community groups by providing quick answers to common questions. However, privacy and data security are important concerns when using medical AI tools. Warrick was recently part of a delegation raising awareness about cardiac failure which affects about half a million Australians.

More than 500,000 Australians are currently living with heart failure, with many more potentially undiagnosed. A new Australian-first guide is being launched which aims to raise awareness around the condition. But what is heart failure and what are some of the key signs and symptoms to look out for?