How Does It Feel To Have A Heart Attack?

This is a massive episode! Hold on in there as this contains some essential information as we discuss the following questions with Dr Scott Murray, who I can safely say is one of the smartest guys in cardiology.

How does a heart attack manifest itself and what signs to look for that you are having one?

Why should everyone learn how to do CPR and what actually happens when you perform CPR properly

Why does the statistics show that women are more likely to die from their first heart attack?

What is the name of a special kind of heart attack that pregnant women are often prone to. 

And stay to the end to find out how much sport is actually healthy and how being very fit can nevertheless save your life!!

So settle back on the sofa and tune in!!

 

Dr Scott Murray first became a familiar name to me through his work together with Ivor Cummins on the excellent Extra Time Movie* when he was giving advice on what to do if you get a high CAC score and how to stabilize it - he is no doubt one of the true experts in this field.

He shares with me his very personal back story before going on to blow me away with his in depth knowledge about heart disease and his current career in preventative cardiology.

He is one of the founders of the Venturi Clinic – a one-stop-shop for heart disease from identifying potential issues all the way up to intervention surgery.

 

Scott offers online consultations too for those who are unable to visit the clinically personally… indeed those from around the world.

We then go a little deeper into the world of Spontaneous Cardiac Arterial Dissection (SCAD) which is proving to have a female bias – especially even amongst pregnant women.  Stick with it as although it sounds quite technical Scott gives a very simple analysis.

There is also a weird irony that whilst too much sport may be unhealthy and possibly contribute to a heart attack… there is a better chance of survival (without lasting damage) if you are very fit!

 

Finally a word to the good about statins and their potential benefits and the relationship between cardiologists and sport.


Dr Scott:
https://www.venturicardiology.com

We Love Our Heart:
www.https://www.weloveourheart.com