Episode #
31

5 Tests Everyone Should Know for Heart Attack Risk

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Show Notes:

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, talks about 5 metrics everyone should know to help assess their risk for heart disease. He breaks down five important health markers—like blood pressure, APOB/Lp(a), body composition, and fitness—that provide insight into your cardiovascular health and long-term risk. These numbers don’t diagnose disease on their own, but together they help paint a clearer picture, allowing you to take proactive steps through lifestyle changes and early intervention to tip the odds in your favor.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 5 Numbers That Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk

00:02:11 Disease is a Game of Risk & Probability

00:04:20 Family History: You Can't Run From Your Genes

00:08:06 Waist-to-Height Ratio: Estimation of Fat Distribution

00:13:20 Blood Pressure: Silent Killer

00:17:13 Resting Heart Rate

00:19:32 ApoB and Lp(a)

00:27:15 (BONUS) Stable Angina: Red Flag

00:31:14 Thank You For Listening!

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