Heart Health Secrets: Menopause, Hormones & GLP-1s Truths from a Leading Cardiologist

Is your heart aging faster than you are? Ageing expert Dr. Jonquille Chantrey sits down with cardiologist and general physician Dr Manish Motwani to demystify the "sludge in our pipes" and how we can proactively protect our cardiovascular health. Whether you’re curious about the impact of menopause on heart health, the genetic risks of Lipoprotein(a), or the transformative potential of GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic) in treating heart failure, this episode provides a clinical yet accessible roadmap to longevity. Key Topics Discussed: Calcium Scoring: Why it’s usually reserved for those over 40 and what "non-calcified plaque" means for younger patients. The Cholesterol Breakdown: Understanding LDL (the "lousy" one), HDL (the "happy" one), and why knowing your specific numbers is a superpower. Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]: The genetically driven risk factor that exercise and diet can’t fix—and why you need to test for it. Hormones & The Heart: How declining estrogen during menopause changes artery elasticity and increases cardiac risk. The Gender Gap in Medicine: Why women’s heart symptoms (like fatigue and shortness of breath) are often dismissed as "atypical." Modern Weight Loss Meds: How Ozempic and other GLP-1s are physically reducing pressure on the heart and reversing metabolic damage. What are the ideal heart health numbers? According to Dr Manish Motwani, for optimal cardiovascular health, aim for: Total Cholesterol: Under 5 mmol/L LDL (Bad Cholesterol): Under 2 mmol/L HDL (Good Cholesterol): Over 1 mmol/L #HeartHealth #Longevity #MenopauseHealth #Ozempic