Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease remains the number one killer in the USA. Learn the steps you can take to keep your heart healthy, including avoiding sugar and monitoring certain risks in real-time.
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Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia
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Heart disease remains the number one killer in the USA.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
I have people on my operating table every day, and many of them could have avoided it.
Let’s look at the steps you can take to keep your heart healthy - and a convenient way to measure
certain risks in real-time. pic.twitter.com/hAdNZvxpH2 -
Sugar impacts the heart more than a lot of people know.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
It triggers an insulin response, which over time can cause insulin resistance.
This can lead to metabolic syndrome.
But cookies aren’t the only things to watch for. . .https://t.co/JNaLRGhOjH -
High blood sugar can cause inflammation.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
This can damage artery linings.
This results in plaque in the arteries.
Artery walls thicken, and blood pressure increases. pic.twitter.com/6MJge4WCNM -
A cascading sequence of events is triggered in the body.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
There can be weight gain, and inflammation that causes cell damage.
A strained heart can’t pump blood as well as it should, and fluid can build up in the legs. pic.twitter.com/Ec3N65Sv3h -
With clogged arteries, there’s a real risk of heart attack or stroke.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
Untreated insulin resistance brings the risk of not only heart attacks and strokes, but also:
- kidney disease
- cancer
- and even eyesight problems pic.twitter.com/cpUOPmZ0ea -
The formula is simple:
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
High insulin = higher risk for heart disease.
But it can be hard to know what your insulin looks like regularly if you’re opting for once-yearly tests.
And some people respond differently to certain foods than others.
Enter the CGM. 🥳 pic.twitter.com/oHh0dXIQ6t -
CGM stands for “continuous glucose monitor.”
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
It’s attached to your arm and syncs to an app on your phone, giving you 24/7 readings.
This gives you data that could literally save your life.
This is why CGMs are so critical. pic.twitter.com/zRzqx3NB3f -
Traditional finger sticks, where you’d prick your finger to measure blood sugars at intervals throughout the day, can only show you certain things.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
But a CGM can show you exactly what each food does to your blood glucose levels. pic.twitter.com/84naL1RhOQ -
And there’s more.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
A CGM can show you what reduces your insulin levels.
A lot of people struggle with motivation to exercise.
But if you saw that a post-dinner walk reduced your insulin levels, you’d find more inspiration. pic.twitter.com/h9f0bBfAqt -
CGMs show you how both food and activity affect your body.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
It’s the missing piece of the puzzle. We all know exercise is important, but not everyone knows *when* you exercise is also important.
Think of it as a fitness wearable, but with life-saving data to protect your heart. pic.twitter.com/H7TKBFL9ny -
There are plenty of CGMs available, but if you’re stuck for choice I recommend @Ultrahumanhq.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 20, 2023
Their glucose biomarkers work with existing apps and give simple recommendations.
You can check out their clinical trials here:https://t.co/J0gMkAId1Q pic.twitter.com/SwNTvWB0WI -
Your doctor may not offer you an Advance Lipid Panel.
— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) March 21, 2023
If you want one, you may have to ask.
Here's the details on Advanced Lipid Panels and when you might want them:https://t.co/9ngyI6ftPg