Episode Highlights
(1:35) The origins of angioplasty and the evolution of heart care
(2:45) What the heart actually does—and what "good" blood pressure looks like
(5:15) The real risks of high blood pressure
(7:17) Why feeling healthy doesn’t always mean being healthy
(12:00) What is cholesterol? Why do we test it?
(16:44) Understanding cholesterol panels—what matters and what doesn’t
(19:37) What are statin drugs and who should consider them?
(22:18) Should you take a daily aspirin? The current thinking
(25:00) Why and how hearts malfunction—common issues explained
(28:00) Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib): What is it, and why is it serious?
(30:00) Understanding blood clots and circulation risks
(31:47) The oldest, healthiest heart Dr. Ferrera has seen—it might surprise you
(33:40) Dr. Ferrera's personal habits for heart health, including thoughts on diet, exercise, and processed food
(38:10) Alcohol and heart health—what the research says

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