The Heart Doctor: 5 Warning Signs Your Heart Is in Trouble
6/11/202637 min
This is a conversation we should have had decades ago, because we're talking about a part of women's health that's been overlooked for too long: heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, but most don't even know it. In this episode, Tamsen Fadal sits down with cardiologist and Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News, Dr. Tara Narula to break down how cardiovascular disease develops in women, why heart attack symptoms look different than they do in men, and the cardiac risk screening tools (including the calcium score and the Lp(a) test) that could save your life. Tamsen and Dr. Narula discuss:
- Why heart disease risk builds earlier than most women think, and the life stages where it quietly accelerates
- The calcium score test that tells you exactly how much plaque is in your arteries
- The Lp(a) blood test that 1 in 5 women have elevated, is not controlled by diet or exercise, and almost nobody knows to ask for
- Why women are regularly sent home from emergency rooms with chest pain and told it is anxiety
- How pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes predict future cardiac risk
- What GLP-1 medications are actually doing for the heart beyond weight loss
- The PREVENT calculator you can run online today to see your 10 and 30 year cardiovascular risk
- What the research actually says about hormone replacement therapy and heart health
- Why resilience after a cardiac diagnosis is not about going back to who you were Plus, Tamsen explains why heart disease was never on her radar, and what Dr. Narula told her in this conversation that she wishes someone had said years ago. Resources mentioned in this episode: PREVENT Risk Calculator Centrum Silver: here and here Follow Dr. Narula on Instagram Follow Dr. Narula on Facebook If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Menopause Heart Doctor Reveals the 3 Warning Signs Doctors Dismiss with Dr. Jayne Morgan Find all The Tamsen Show expert picks here Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/TAMSEN to find and instantly book a doctor you love today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Stay connected with Tamsen: Get Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause Free Resources from Tamsen Watch all the episodes on YouTube Follow Tamsen on Instagram The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsTamsen Fadal· Host0:00
[upbeat music] I'm gonna ask you to stop whatever else you might be doing as you tune into this episode and really listen to this one, 'cause this one matters. We're talking about a part of women's health that has been overlooked for way too long. It's under-diagnosed. It's under-discussed. It's the leading cause of death in women, affecting one in three of us. I'm talking about heart disease. More than half of women don't even realize it's their biggest health threat, and that has got to change. I didn't even understand it at first. We need to know what it is, recognize the symptoms, and know how to prevent it so you can take back control of your health and help others take control of theirs. Today's guest is Dr. Tara Narula. She's a cardiologist who treats patients and reports on health for major networks. In recent years, she started noticing something in patients who seem to beat the odds and recover better than expected. And listen, it wasn't luck. They shared something that medicine often overlooks, a powerful psychological skill. She even wrote a book about it, which we're gonna talk about today. It's called The Healing Power of Resilience. It's out now, and it may really change the way you start thinking about your health.
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