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 this episode, Dee Mason discusses the critical importance of cholesterol awareness with cardiologist Dr. Warrick Bishop. As people age, conversations shift towards health concerns, particularly heart health, with cholesterol being linked to a significant number of deaths in Australia. Dr. Bishop emphasizes that cholesterol often goes unnoticed due to its asymptomatic nature, making it a "silent killer." He advocates for early awareness and screening, suggesting that individuals begin cholesterol checks as early as their 20s.
Takeaways:
- Conversations about health, particularly heart health and cholesterol, often become more prominent as individuals age, especially around the age of 50.
- Cholesterol is a significant health concern, linked to approximately 25% of all deaths in Australia, yet it remains under-discussed and often asymptomatic.
- Doctor Warrick Bishop emphasizes the need for increased awareness and education about cholesterol, advocating for early heart health checks starting in one’s 20s or 30s.
- The concept of a heart scan, specifically a calcium score, is recommended for individuals around the ages of 45-50 for men and 55-60 for women to assess heart health.
- Cholesterol is an essential organic molecule necessary for cell function, but elevated levels can lead to plaque formation in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease.
- Preventative measures, such as lifestyle changes and medications, can effectively manage and lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart attacks.
- Many people may not show outward symptoms of high cholesterol, making regular health checks critical for early detection and intervention.
- The podcast highlights the importance of not waiting until symptoms arise to seek heart health assessments, advocating for proactive health management.
- There is a push for greater inclusivity in health screenings, particularly for high-risk communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community, which may face additional health challenges.
- The conversation about heart health and cholesterol awareness needs to expand beyond traditional age markers, promoting regular screenings and discussions about heart health across all demographics.
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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