Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD

Heart Attacks: What They Entail and How to Prevent Them

Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD

Summary

College football season returns, prompting discussions around fan superstitions and rituals. Hilton introduces a unique service called the "superstition concierge," designed to cater to fans' specific needs, such as booking rooms that correspond to lucky numbers or ensuring that lucky jerseys remain unwashed. This initiative highlights Hilton's commitment to enhancing the game day experience for fans.

In a separate segment, Dr. Jimnardus, a cardiologist, provides insights into heart attacks and the underlying causes of arterial blockages. He explains that plaque buildup occurs both inside and outside arteries, with significant implications for blood flow. A blockage must exceed 70% to impede blood flow, which can lead to chest pain or other symptoms. Dr. Jimnardus emphasizes the importance of monitoring plaque stability, as even minor blockages can rupture and cause severe heart issues.

He also discusses the role of various risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and inflammation, in plaque rupture. Preventative measures can be taken to manage these risks, allowing individuals to live with arterial plaque without facing immediate danger, provided it remains stable. The conversation aims to educate listeners on heart health and the importance of regular evaluations for those experiencing new onset chest pain.

Show Notes

In this video I explain what a heart attack is and how to prevent them.Subscribe to the Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtQHehGWtblMp1gZC8Kq3Q?sub_confirmation=1Sign up for my Heart Health emailshttps://orlandocvi.com/heart-health-updates-yt/My other Videos:Why your Cardiac Examination is Incomplete - https://youtu.be/Rzb5r8FXpRUWhat is a Coronary Calcium Score? - https://youtu.be/NYkW2vxyiocWhat is a CT Angiogram (CTA) of the Heart? - https://youtu.be/uHpN1FQ-HvoWhat is Cardioversion? - https://youtu.be/yb-srtyEOuYWhat is a Leadless Pacemaker? - https://youtu.be/2CYZbeYSvVEWhat is Right Heart Catheterization? - https://youtu.be/2hy05-dM-lMWhat is a Heart Attack? - https://youtu.be/lPzT62_b4KoHeart Attack Treatment - https://youtu.be/N0vFV3wOGPUWhat is a Kraft Test? - https://youtu.be/SxS2AayOHmoWhat is an Echocardiogram? - https://youtu.be/DZ3G8P0L_sMMonitoring Heart Failure with CardioMEMS - https://youtu.be/A35IsJxs6mwIntroduction to Cardiac Catheterizations - https://youtu.be/k4UyUBGnojUWhat is a Loop Recorder? - https://youtu.be/mXHAuV27bs8External Counterpulsation (ECP) for Chest Pain and Coronary Calcium - https://youtu.be/4wd-3WyvlNQMy Lectures:"The Fat Lies" - https://youtu.be/Yo-IL-LH5FQ"The Bittersweet Truth" - https://youtu.be/6zZBiTfIp4QSocial Links:https://www.facebook.com/orlandocvihttps://www.instagram.com/pradipjamnadasmd/https://www.facebook.com/pradipjamnadasmd/About Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD, MBBS, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FACPThe founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Interventions, P.A. in Orlando Florida where, since 1990, he has been repeatedly recognized in local publications as a Top Doctor performing thousands of interventional procedures in hospital and out patient settings. As a consultant cardiologist with a large diversified inpatient and outpatient practice he is noted for his passions for teaching and illuminating prevention for cardiovascular disease . He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Florida State University and University of Central Florida.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Myocardial infarction animation - Coronary arteries Anatomy ! Blood supply of Heart ! Arterial supply of heart ! Animation -1080 X 19 by MetaLifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJfrZRILY4MLicenced under CC Attribution 3.0 - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodeThis work has been modifiedMusic: Motivational Corporate by Waveconthttps://www.wavecont.com/Video Link: https://youtu.be/oU7dDmSfMu0▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Disclaimer: The information provided is for general knowledge and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. All viewers should consult their physician before starting any medical program or treatment. Any action you take upon the information that you find within this content is strictly at your own risk. Neither Dr. Pradip Jamnadas nor Cardiovascular Interventions will be liable for any damages or losses in connection with the content on this YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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