The Heart-Brain Connection Cardiologists Underestimate (Heart Attack Risk)

This video explores the latest research to highlight the Heart-Brain connection. Did you know that emotional stress and depression can significantly increase your risk of a heart attack (myocardial infarction)? As a Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist working at the interface between medicine and psychiatry, I've encountered many patients—sometimes even young, physically fit individuals—who suffer significant cardiovascular events like heart attacks, often preceded by a history of intense stress. We’ll explore how conditions like depression, stress cardiomyopathy, and chronic stress converge to create a perfect storm leading to serious cardiovascular events. We'll examine the roles of the autonomic nervous system, neuroinflammation, and frontostriatal circuits in this complex interplay. Understanding these connections helps us minimize these cardiovascular risks and reinforces the importance of a holistic approach to health—where caring for the mind is also caring for the heart. If you found this video valuable, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more insights on mental health and beyond. Links to Academy courses mentioned in the video 1. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long Covid Masterclass – A Practical Guide to Comprehensive Assessment and Management: https://www.academy.psychscene.com/co... 2. Clinical Excellence in Adult ADHD: A Comprehensive Curriculum- https://www.academy.psychscene.com/co... 🌐 Check out our courses and additional resources at academy.psychscene.com for a comprehensive learning experience in psychiatry. Stay curious and informed about the latest in mental health. See you in the next video! #HeartBrainConnection #myocardialinfarction #MentalHealth #Stress #Depression #CardiovascularHealth #HeartAttackRisk #PsychiatrySimplified #DrSanilRege #MentalWellness #Neuroscience Relevant Resources: 👉https://www.academy.psychscene.com/co... Related Videos 👉Difference between DEXAMPHETAMINE & METHYLPHENIDATE in ADHD | ADDERALL | RITALIN | DR REGE EXPLAINS    • Difference between DEXAMPHETAMINE & METHYL...   🎓RESOURCES BY PSYCH SCENE: 🌐The Academy by Psych Scene: PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION REDEFINED https://academy.psychscene.com/ Revolutionary psychiatry learning. 🌐Psych Scene Hub: PSYCHIATRY TEXTBOOK OF THE FUTURE https://psychscenehub.com/ The Hub is devoted to making you a better mental health professional. Our team of academic and clinical experts bring you powerful summaries, videos and interviews in psychiatry and neurosciences. 🌐Psych Interview Online: REAL WORLD SKILLS FOR REAL WORLD SUCCESS https://www.psychinterview.com/ The Psych Interview online courses offer high-quality training to help you improve your psychiatric interview skills through self-study. 🌐Psych Scene Online: THE ONLINE COURSES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED https://ranzcpexams.psychscene.com/ Learn at your own pace with the RANZCP Written Exam prep online courses. 🌐Psych Scene: THE PSYCHIATRY TRAINING EXPERTS https://psychscene.com/ Psych Scene offers specialised training and professional development for Psychiatry Trainees, Psychiatrists, General Practitioners and Mental Health Practitioners. -- 📱SOCIALS Subscribe for weekly videos on Psychiatry and Neuroscience: Facebook:   / psychscenehub   Instagram:   / psychiatry.excellence   – 👋 LET’S CONNECT! Follow Sanil Rege on LinkedIn:   / sanilre