The Heart Doctor: 5 Warning Signs Your Heart Could Be In Trouble

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: https://professional.heart.org/en/gui... Centrum Silver: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCCVL9V?... and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPPX6LRS?... Follow Dr. Narula on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaranarul... Follow Dr. Narula on Facebook:   / drtaranarula   MORE FROM THE TAMSEN SHOW: If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Menopause Heart Doctor Reveals the 3 Warning Signs Doctors Dismiss with Dr. Jayne Morgan (https://bit.ly/tts-yt-jayne-tara) Find all The Tamsen Show expert picks here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tamsenfad... ____ STAY CONNECTED WITH TAMSEN: Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-newsletter Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-book Free Resources from Tamsen: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-hub Watch all the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-playlist Follow Tamsen on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig2 The Tamsen Show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig1 Follow Tamsen on TikTok: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-tt 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:35 Early Signs of Heart Disease Risk Most Women Never Hear About 05:21 Pregnancy Complications That Predict Future Heart Problems 07:49 Heart Attack Symptoms in Women That Are Often Missed 09:43 The Heart Scan and Blood Tests Every Woman Should Know About 11:40 The Best Exercise, Diet, Sleep & Stress Habits for Heart Health 13:19 How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Heart Disease Prevention 15:04 Hormone Therapy and Heart Health and What Women Need to Know 16:58 The Healing Power of Resilience During a Health Crisis 28:30 Cardio vs. Strength Training and What’s Best for Your Heart? 31:43 The Surprising Heart Benefits of Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs 32:51 Heart Supplements, Fish Oil, CoQ10, and What Actually Works ___ SPONSORS: 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 ___ 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. __ #hearthealth #womenshealth #thetamsenshow