Episode Details

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.

Introduction:

The podcast episode is hosted by Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist dedicated to promoting heart health, and features guest Dr. Steve Fenton, a fellow cardiologist and author. The episode focuses on heart disease prevention, particularly through early detection and lifestyle changes, as discussed in Dr. Fenton's book, "The 5CH Lifestyle."

Key Takeaways:

• Heart disease is a significant health issue, with many cases potentially preventable through better understanding and management of risk factors.
• Dr. Steve Fenton emphasizes the importance of early detection of atherosclerosis as a key method to prevent heart attacks.
• The 5CH Lifestyle promotes a holistic approach to heart health, including a diet low in saturated fats, trans fats, sugars, and other toxins.
• Current risk calculators, like the Framingham Risk Calculator, are population-based and may not accurately predict individual risk.
• Dr. Fenton advocates for the use of CT Coronary Calcium Scores for more precise individual risk assessment.
• Many people who suffer heart attacks do not have prior symptoms, highlighting the need for proactive screening.
• Dr. Fenton's personal experience with his father's heart attack has driven his focus on prevention and early detection.
• The podcast encourages listeners to be proactive about their heart health and consider using available tools and resources for risk assessment.
• Dr. Fenton's book has received positive feedback from leading cardiology experts, underscoring its credibility and value.

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.

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!

Are You at Risk of a Sudden Heart Attack? How Healthy is Your Heart? Really?

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 Austra