Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.
In this podcast, Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist and CEO of the Healthy Heart Network, discusses heart health and two specific conditions: Commotio Cordis and nocturnal leg cramps. Commotio Cordis, a rare but serious condition caused by blunt force trauma to the chest, can lead to cardiac arrest, particularly in young athletes. It is essential to have automated external defibrillators available at sporting events to improve survival chances. In contrast, nocturnal leg cramps are common, affecting around 40% of adults over 50, and can be linked to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and certain medications.
Dr. Bishop recommends calf stretches before bed as a potential remedy for these cramps, along with considering magnesium and vitamin K2 supplements. He emphasizes the importance of understanding personal health risks, particularly regarding heart disease, which is a leading cause of death worldwide. Listeners are encouraged to share the podcast and utilize resources available on the Healthy Heart Network website for further information. Overall, the podcast aims to educate listeners on heart health and practical strategies for prevention and management.
Takeaways:
- Heart disease is a significant issue in Australia, with someone suffering a heart attack every twenty minutes.
- Commotio Cordis is a rare condition caused by blunt force trauma to the chest, leading to cardiac arrest, mainly affecting young male athletes.
- Sports such as cricket and baseball can pose risks for commotio cordis due to potential impacts to the chest.
- Access to automated external defibrillators at sporting events is crucial for survival if cardiac arrest occurs.
- Nocturnal leg cramps are common, affecting nearly 40% of adults over 50, and can last from seconds to minutes.
- Potential causes of leg cramps include dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and certain medications like diuretics and statins.
- Stretching the calves before bed is recommended as a strategy to alleviate nocturnal leg cramps.
- Vitamin K2 and magnesium supplements may also be beneficial for leg cramps, though evidence on their effectiveness is limited.
- Regular feedback from listeners is encouraged to improve podcast content and engagement.
- Listeners are invited to visit the website for additional resources, including an AI tool for finding information related to the podcast topics.
Australia, like the rest of the western world, has a heart problem.
Over 9 million people around the world die from heart disease every year.
Every 10 minutes, someone in Australia suffers a heart attack. And 21 lives are lost daily because of it.
The devastating fact in all of this is…
Almost every one of those cases could have been prevented.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to improve their health literacy and gain information to help them make the best decisions about their risk of heart attack, their cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, weight loss and general health. Join me on my personal mission journey to prevent Heart Attack on a global scale. If you like this podcast, I would be honoured by a 5-star review and appreciate if you let your friends and family know about this podcast; you may even save the life of someone you love!
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Heart disease is the #1 killer in the Western World. In Australia, someone dies every 28 minutes from heart disease. That’s 51 people a day. In the US, someone has a heart attack every 40 SECONDS! Fortunately, many heart attacks are preventable. However, regular exercise and eating healthy are no guarantee you won’t succumb to this silent killer.
- 94% of Australians have at least One Risk Factor for heart disease.
- 59% of Australians have been Touched by heart disease.
- Yet only 3% of Australians have had a Full Heart-Health Assessment in the past 12 months.
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