Ep. 447 Revolutionizing Heart Health: A Cardiology Masterclass, Part 2

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 March 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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We have the second part of our mashup on heart health today, featuring insights from Dr. Stephen Hussey and Dr. Thomas Dayspring on the real drivers of cardiac disease. In this episode, Dr. Hussey challenges conventional views on heart disease. Dr. Dayspring dives into the key markers for cardiovascular risk and the essential role of lifestyle changes for heart health. Join us for a fresh perspective on heart health. Ep. 254 Understanding and Optimizing Heart Health with Dr. Stephen Hussey [8:52] After experiencing a massive myocardial infarction, Dr. Hussey came to realize that chronic stress, metabolic health, and environmental factors play a far more prominent role in heart disease than is commonly acknowledged. Yet the medical system remains fixated on cholesterol as the primary cause of cardiac issues, ignoring evidence that both acute and prolonged stress can directly trigger cardiac events. [22:11] Due to liability concerns and lack of approval, Western medicine operates within a rigid system that prioritizes standard treatments over potentially effective alternatives like intravenous magnesium sulfate for clot prevention. That limits physicians in exploring innovative approaches despite promising research. [29:13] Dr. Hussey explains that metabolic heart attacks can occur without arterial blockages due to oxidative stress forcing the heart into an inefficient glucose-dependent state, leading to tissue death instead of cancerous growth. His insight challenges conventional views on heart disease that tie into the historical shift driven by the flawed research of Ancel Keys that vilified saturated fats while promoting processed vegetable oils. [53:35] Heart attacks are often triggered by stress rather than just cholesterol buildup. Managing stress, along with metabolic health, inflammation, and nervous system balance, is the key to heart disease prevention, with fasting being beneficial across all three areas. Ep. 352 Lipid Masterclass: Apo-B, Labs and Women's Heart Health with Thomas Dayspring [00:02:33] APO(b) Levels are essential for assessing cardiovascular risk. Dr. Thomas Dayspring recommends an APO(b) below 80 mg/dL for general health and below 60 mg/dL for optimal longevity. He highlights the benefits of lifestyle interventions before considering pharmacological treatments, especially for those genetically predisposed to high APO(b). [00:24:00] The loss of estrogen during menopause increases APO(a) protein production, leading to higher LP(a) levels. That can elevate cardiovascular risk, and factors like pregnancy complications, PCOS, and lipid issues can indicate future heart disease risk, making early monitoring and appropriate hormone therapy crucial for women's long-term health. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Stephen Hussey On his website On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Thomas Dayspring On Twitter (@DrLipid) On LinkedIn

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and
0:21.6	impact over a million lives.
0:29.2	February is Heart Month, and I could not think of a better theme to use compiling some of my
0:35.2	favorite podcasts that I've done with experts with regard to heart health.
0:40.0	As many of you know, I spent over 16 years as a nurse practitioner in cardiology, and it is
0:46.3	a near and dear subject to me. And when you look at current statistics that run the gamut
0:52.2	with regard to cardiovascular disease and women.
0:56.1	Heart disease causes one and 32 deaths each year and remains the number one killer of women
1:02.1	approximately accounting for one death every 80 seconds.
1:06.6	We know that women present differently than men and by the time women get a diagnosis of cardiovascular
1:13.0	disease, they typically have more severe disease than men do. 64% of women versus 50% of men who
1:20.6	die suddenly of heart disease have no previous symptoms. And pathophysiologically, the incidence
1:26.5	of heart disease of women lags behind men by about 10 years
1:30.3	and the incidence of heart attacks or myocardial infarx and sudden cardiac death and women lags behind men by 20 years.
1:38.3	We know that a great deal of the delay and onset of these symptoms is related to the cardioprotective effects of
1:47.0	estrogen, which women, as they make that transition from perimenopause and menopause,
1:54.0	become much more susceptible to heart disease. So today, I humbly share with you a compilation
2:00.2	of podcast with Dr. Hussey and Dr. Tom Dayspring.
2:05.8	Again, this will be divided over two podcasts because it is quite lengthy, but particularly relevant given its heart month and why I want to bring greater awareness to the number one killer of women heart disease.
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