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.
Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist and CEO of the Healthy Heart Network, hosts a podcast discussing heart health, focusing on blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol. He interviews Mark Goddard, a registered nurse and Vice President of Clinical Services at Infobonc, a company that provides remote monitoring equipment for heart devices. They discuss the evolution of remote monitoring for pacemakers and defibrillators, highlighting the benefits of real-time data transmission and early detection of heart issues like atrial fibrillation.
Mark explains Infobonc's wearable device, which transmits ECG information for up to 30 days, increasing the chances of capturing rare heart events. They also touch on the impact of hormonal changes on cardiovascular risk, particularly for women experiencing menopause. Dr. Bishop emphasizes the importance of preventive cardiology and regular check-ups. The podcast concludes with information on how to access these monitoring services in the US and Australia, encouraging listeners to take proactive steps in managing their heart health.
Takeaways:
- Heart disease is a significant issue in Australia, with someone suffering a heart attack every 20 minutes, many of which could be prevented with better understanding and management of health factors like blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol.
- Remote monitoring of implantable devices like pacemakers and defibrillators has revolutionized heart health management, allowing for real-time data transmission and immediate detection of issues such as atrial fibrillation.
- Infobonc provides wearable devices for short-term monitoring (1-30 days) that transmit near real-time ECG information, significantly increasing the chances of capturing rare cardiac events compared to traditional Holter monitors.
- Early menopause in women is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular issues due to the loss of cardio-protective estrogen, emphasizing the need for regular assessments and potential hormone replacement therapy.
- Advances in AI and cardiac monitoring aim to preemptively identify patients at risk of atrial fibrillation by analyzing nuances in cardiac waveforms, potentially preventing future cardiac events.
- Regular monitoring and early intervention are crucial for managing heart health, especially for individuals with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, or enlarged atrial chambers.
- Wearable devices like those from Infobonc and Apple Watch are becoming valuable tools in detecting and managing cardiac arrhythmias, offering continuous monitoring and data transmission.
- The impact of hormonal changes on cardiovascular risk is significant, particularly for women, highlighting the importance of tailored medical advice and regular check-ups.
- Preventative cardiology focuses on managing risk factors to avoid cardiac events, with the goal of maintaining long-term heart health through regular monitoring and early intervention.
- Access to advanced cardiac monitoring services in both the US and Australia is facilitated through partnerships with cardiologists, ensuring that patients receive timely and accurate diagnostic information.
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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