How You Can Prevent Heart Attack? The Signs and Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore | Dr. Ami Bhatt | #171

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Dr. Ami Bhatt, a Yale-trained cardiologist and Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, joins me to unpack heart disease in women, from baseline labs at 18 to pregnancy as a stress test to what estrogen loss does to the heart in perimenopause. We also cover missed symptoms, statins, and how to prepare for a cardiology visit.

What we explore: - Heart disease in women: why it's the #1 killer and largely preventable - Cholesterol screening: why baseline testing should start at 18 - Lipoprotein(a): the hidden risk factor, and who's most affected - Pregnancy and heart health: preeclampsia as a predictor of future risk - Women's heart attack symptoms: why they're missed and how they differ from men's - Perimenopause and cardiovascular risk: estrogen, weight, and vascular stiffness - Statins for women: safety, side effects, and separating myth from data - Heart-healthy habits: walking, movement breaks, and non-negotiables - Cardiologist visits: how to prepare and advocate for yourself

About Dr. Ami Bhatt: Dr. Ami Bhatt is the Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, a cardiologist, and a digital health strategist. A global health leader and national systems architect, she's known for designing real-world health systems that blend digital tools, clinical insight, and human needs.

Connect with Dr. Amy Bhatt: Website: https://dramibhatt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramibhatt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramibhatt/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/DramiBhatt

Watch Dr. Ami Bhatt's TedX: 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZKZ4-ryQXE

Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:15 Heart Disease Kills More Women Than All Cancers 07:11 How Early Should You Start Preventing Heart Disease 11:04 Why You Should Know Your Own Numbers 17:59 Heart Attack Symptoms Women Often Miss 22:07 How to Advocate for the Right Heart Tests 28:26 Why Pregnancy Is a Stress Test for Your Heart 33:14 What Preeclampsia Means for Your Future Heart 37:04 How Dropping Estrogen Affects Your Heart Health 42:23 Why No Symptoms Doesn't Mean No Risk 50:03 How to Prepare for Your Cardiologist Appointment 53:01 Do You Really Need to Be on a Statin 57:47 Simple Daily Habits That Protect Your Heart 1:02:43 The Future of Wearables and Heart Disease Detection 1:05:51 Know Your Numbers, Advocate for Your Heart

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