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 various health topics, particularly focusing on keto diets and cholesterol management. Dr. Bishop encourages listeners to subscribe, share, and suggest topics or potential interviewees. A keto diet is defined as a very low carbohydrate diet that promotes burning ketones, often leading to weight loss and improved insulin control. However, the host cautions about the consumption of saturated fats, which can raise LDL cholesterol levels, posing a potential cardiovascular risk despite other health benefits. Research is ongoing to understand the effects of ketogenic diets on arterial plaque progression.
Takeaways:
- The podcast emphasizes the benefits of a ketogenic diet, which is characterized by very low carbohydrate intake, leading to the body burning ketones for energy.
- A reduced carbohydrate diet can help manage weight, stabilize blood sugar levels, and improve insulin control, which may lead to better overall health and mood.
- While ketogenic diets can lead to weight loss and improved metabolic markers, there is a concern regarding the potential increase in LDL cholesterol levels, particularly from saturated fat consumption.
- Research is ongoing to understand the long-term effects of ketogenic diets on cardiovascular health, specifically regarding plaque buildup in arteries.
- Women benefit from cholesterol-lowering medications, including statins, which have been shown to reduce all-cause and cardiovascular-related mortality.
- Hormone replacement therapy is generally considered beneficial for perimenopausal women, aiding in mood and bone health, without significantly increasing cardiovascular risk.
- There is limited data on cholesterol treatment in older adults, but they may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, warranting individualized risk assessments and potential treatment discussions.
- Chronic renal disease significantly increases cardiovascular risk, and while statins may not be clearly indicated for patients on dialysis, managing cholesterol is crucial for those awaiting transplants.
- Transplant patients may require cholesterol-lowering therapy to protect their cardiovascular health, and this should be managed in consultation with specialists.
- The podcast highlights the importance of tailored dietary and medical approaches for specific populations, including women, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions, to optimize their 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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