Living Heart Smart

Living Heart Smart
Podcast Description
Cardiologists Talking Heart Health:
Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey take a light-hearted approach to help everyone learn all things "heart health". We tap into our years of clinical practice to guide you through; heart healthy nutrition and exercise, life saving heart procedures, atrial fibrillation, cholesterol and hypertension, heart disease prevention strategies and all the latest heart healthy gadgets and state-of-the-art technology- we will cover it all.
We look forward to your feedback and ideas for future heart healthy topics!
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on heart health, covering topics such as atrial fibrillation, cholesterol management, heart attack recovery, dietary choices, and preventive measures. Episodes dive into intricate subjects like the Mediterranean diet, the significance of cholesterol testing, and managing lifestyle factors related to heart disease prevention.

Cardiologists, Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey, want to help everyone learn about living a “Heart Smart” Lifestyle. We tap into our years of clinical practice to guide you through; heart healthy nutrition and exercise, life-saving heart procedures, atrial fibrillation, cholesterol and hypertension. We review heart disease prevention strategies and all the latest heart healthy gadgets and state-of-the-art technology aimed at keeping your heart happy and healthy.
Hi Everyone- In this episode, Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey discuss how making specific lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life, based on recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. They emphasize the importance of understanding cardiovascular risk factors and how controlling them can significantly impact longevity. The conversation highlights key findings from a large study, including the significance of blood pressure and smoking cessation, and encourages listeners to take proactive steps towards better heart health.
Takeaways
Changing lifestyle factors can lead to living a decade longer.
Controlling blood pressure is crucial for better healthspan.
Smoking cessation is the most significant factor for living longer.
Living longer is possible by managing five key risk factors.
Midlife is a critical time to focus on heart health.
Health span is as important as lifespan.
Fundamentals of health should be prioritized over fads.
Sound Bites
”No secret to a healthy heart!”
”Start taking care of your heart now!”
”The time to change is now!”
”Fundamentals over fad every day

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