Ischemic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)

In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dr. Matt discuss ischemic heart disease, AKA coronary artery disease (CAD). Dr. Matt's discusses his father's double bypass surgery and they explore symptoms, risk factors, and provide insights into management and treatment.For full transcript click HERE!TIMESTAMPS00:04:39 Ischemic heart disease can affect anyone, regardless of their fitness level.00:07:02 Heart disease can be silent.00:14:25 Genetic risk of atherosclerosis.00:17:58 Functional assessments for heart disease.00:28:32 Ischemic heart disease reduces blood flow to the heart.00:32:42 Ischemia precedes infarct in angina.00:39:49 Coronary arteries supply the heart.00:41:00 Coronary arteries supply heart muscle.00:55:42 Ischemic heart disease causes reduced blood flow.00:57:27 Ischemic heart disease has predictable and unpredictable forms.01:03:13 Mismatch in oxygen supply and demand01:08:32 Toxins and certain fats can damage blood vessels.01:15:14 Unstable angina precedes myocardial infarction.01:20:55 Risk factors for ischemic heart disease.01:26:41 Assessing risk factors for heart disease.01:33:12 Symptoms of heart disease vary.01:38:52 ECG measures heart electrical activity.01:44:06 Potassium and cell death affect ECG.01:53:05 Aspirin prevents clot progression.01:55:35 Complications of MI02:01:16 Understanding the acronym SHARTED for myocardial infarction.02:11:21 Prevention is key for heart attack.02:12:25 Preventable diseases need more attention.02:18:01 Facilitating ventilation with CPAP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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