Can Exercise Prevent Heart Attacks?

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Can Exercise Prevent Heart Attacks?
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In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what happens during a heart attack (myocardial infarction), the causes, and how they are treated. He also discusses some of the best ways to prevent and reduce a person's risk of having a heart attack through exercise, diet (cholesterol), lifestyle modifications, and if someone can continue to improve fitness after recovery.
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00:00 - 00:51 Intro
00:52 - 02:45 What Happens During a Heart Attack: Atherosclerosis
02:46 - 04:11 "Silent Symptoms" & Eventual Warning Signs
04:12 - 05:28 When the Heart Attack Starts: Plaque Rupture & Clot
05:29 - 06:28 Symptoms & Initial Hospital Treatments & Interventions
06:29 - 07:26 Mild vs. Massive Heart Attack: "The Widow Maker"
07:27 - 08:21 Angioplasty & Stent Placement: Restoring the Blood Flow!
08:22 - 09:06 Can You Exercise & Improve Fitness After Heart Attack?
09:07 - 09:50 Preventing Heart Attacks & Plaque Buildup
09:51 - 11:06 Why Exercise Reduces Risk of Heart Attacks & CVD
11:07 - 12:21 Is There a "Best" Heart Healthy" Diet?
12:22 - 13:53 Why You Want to Know Your Cholesterol Levels
13:54 - 15:56 Brain Health & Being "Brilliant"!
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Foods That Potentially Lower Cholesterol:
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[@geckster109]

10 months ago, woke up from afternoon nap just not feeling right. Had what I thought was indigestion, but just seemed too high up. Quickly progressed to cold sweats and dizziness when my wife called 911. Stayed conscious right up to rolling into the ER where I went into V fib and full arrest. 18 minutes of CPR, including 8 shocks and I was back! Right to cath lab to get 2 stents, then 6 days of recovery in intensive care. I have since changed the way I live and view life. Dont wait till this happens to you to make improvements! I was 47, and lucky enough to get a 2nd shot at life.

[@Trey4x4]

Scary stuff

[@enk335]

glad you're okay.

[@yatinyash94]

What improvements did you made?

[@hawks9nkh]

Oh man, major heart attack at 47? Did you have a family history of high cholesterol? That is early. Hope you're tracking your Apo-B when you get your blood work.

[@abbicrunch2000]

Jesus Christ, you are extremely lucky to survive cardiac arrest

[@AwkwardAuction]

Some of the best cardio is walking: gets you outside, you can do it every day without high risk of injury or over-exhaustion, great for all ages.

[@SydneyCarton2085]

I think it's low key the best. All the blue zone centenarians have at least lots of walking in common. Our bodies were made to walk!

[@abocas]

I had a massive heart attack at the age of 50 (because of asthma medicine starting from my late teens) Had 4 stents initially. 16 months later another one. I didn't do any crazy excessive following the procedures. I was never a big excerciser. I walk. I can do that. I like walking. But not for miles and miles I just walk a little almost every day. Quite often I get my excessive at work being a community nurse.

[@theunknown21329]

Agreed. It's simple and effective. 30min a day and you're good to go.

[@SergioFernandez-cj4mt]

I walk 4 miles a day now, feel great 👍

[@willowsnider3824]

And it’s what us humans have done forever! We have walked forever! I just watched a short documentary on how walking is seriously one of the best forms of exercise so yes yes yes I agree!!! And it’s get us all more in touch with seeing things and exploring which is also wonderful🥰🙏

[@renferal5290]

You can't put a price on health. I am so thankful for it. Excellent video.

[@janisedenton4242]

Retired physician here who enjoys your concise clear explanations about how the body works (or not). I particularly like passing them on and discussing with friends, family, and sometimes strangers, what you were teaching. This one came at a particularly apropos time for a friend who is doing cardiac rehab post major MI. She is very afraid of exercise causing another, despite the staff reassuring her. I think your video will help allay, at least some of, her concerns...no, really honestly, Fears. Thank you. I think I'd enjoy dissection again now that the Pressure is would be off and I could "pick fascia" all I want, to make my cadaver look as elegant as yours does😂, rather than just have it done and the knowledge stuffed in.

[@NewKingBrandon]

Not a med student, here to learn more about the body so I can make better decisions in life. The visual aids are extremely helpful in connecting the concepts to the human anatomy. Thank you!

[@theanatomylab]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@miscellaneousz2681]

Med student tries not to mention they’re a med student impossible challenge

[@catastrophic666]

Same

[@_baller]

Who said you needed to be a med student

[@DannyBoyGhost]

Same here been watching for about a year now an I learned so much 😊

[@nimgeezwarren4910]

I was normal sinus rhythm, passed my stress test, and was negative for troponin. Yet, my left jaw and shoulder ached like crazy off and on for several months. The cardiologist wrote me off, but my brother and daughter both insisted I have further testing. I'm a retired RN! My General Practitioner ordered a CT scan of my coronary arteries and found my LAD 90% blocked!! I'm now the proud owner of a life saving stent!!

[@loreleifajardo2430]

You mean cac score?

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

Ya they said my stress test was perfect but smthn isn't right!

[@nimgeezwarren4910]

@@loreleifajardo2430 what's a cac score?

[@symbiotusinc.8862]

Curious to know, but did these symptoms worsen with activity?

[@PsychoWingedFish]

That's a great story, I'm glad you caught it in time and that you're ok!! Last week in semiology class my teacher (cardiologist) taught us that heart-related pain can notoriously manifest as shoulder/arm pain and that it can also go as high as the jaw and rarely even as low as the lower back... I think that the cardiologist who wrote you off really dropped the ball there!!

[@kuriosites]

Caldwell Esselstyn showed that heart attacks are extremely rare if total cholesterol is below 150 and LDL is under 70. This means diet, too. Too many people try to exercise their way out of a bad diet and it doesn't work.

[@jefflim1838]

Is it good to take statins then?

[@Allmotorzl1]

Wow im 25 and my cholesterol is 193 and ldl at 126.

[@dansmith3507]

It is extremely bad for you to have low cholesterol especially if you are over 60. Statins are NOT good for you!

[@kuriosites]

@@dansmith3507 That's pretty much the opposite of what is true. However, statins may have more side effects than are generally reported. Lowering cholesterol via lifestyle interventions has only good side effects.

[@MrBullya]

I need eggs and eggs are horrible

[@matthewcrome5835]

My dad had a major "widow maker" heart attack and survived. He had to make some lifestyle changes, but ended up stopping the progression and potentially even reversing some of his atherosclerosis. However, he's advised me and my cousins (especially the men) to get our hearts checked out in our 40s, because the genetic link is strong in our family. Both my grandpa and my great-grandpa had heart disease too.

[@issy4321]

my dad suffered a major heart attack "widow maker" in his early 40s and survived. His father, aunt, cousin and grandmother from the same bloodline have all suffered heart attacks. It's really hard for me to advocate to be looked at by a cardiologist as most GPs look at me and think I'm fine.

[@TheForgivenman]

Technically they shared the same diet as well not only genes, so you and your cousins are better off interrogating the diet you all share which you can control, rather than the genes which you can't

[@tupakkaonhyvaa]

If you're so weak that you're about to pass away from heart disease at 40 something then it's better to just let nature run its course. 😒

[@chrishayes5755]

@@TheForgivenman you're on target. disease may manifest itself in similar ways due to genetics, but people are ignoring what's driving their body to show symptoms of disease in the first place.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Hereditary propensity is as strong a factor as diet in many cases.

[@steveharris7189]

Having been active in the fitness industry for over 50 years (I'm now retired), I've witnessed different forms of heart attacks. For the folk that run outdoors alone and especially in secluded areas like forests, just because you have your cell phone with you, you think will be fine. Having a major heart attack, the pain is so extreme ( been compared to an elephant sitting on your chest) that your entire energy is used just trying to breathe. You sweat profusely with fever-like symptoms, amongst others You cannot move a finger let alone phone out. My message is, if you must run alone, always have identification with you and let someone else know where you'll be.

[@Veci_RigVeda]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@MikeJw-je4xk]

Great advice. I always carry a card while running with my name, address and emergency contact info on it. Plus, I'm also retired and recently had a voluntary heart scan done utilizing a ct scanner, findings were normal. This test only cost me $50. Money well spent.

[@electrodynamicorb6548]

You’ll be dead regardless if it’s massive

[@wolfferoni]

@@MikeJw-je4xk That's a great idea. If you take medication or have any other long term health issue, it's good to include as well. Where do you live that a scan like that costs $50? The only thing I'd be concerned about with that is the radiation from the CT scan if it's done often.

[@meowgli]

i have my phone with me because i listen to music. not because i think i will be fine or it will save me. ppl die all the time. dying mid run is not the worst death💖even with an elephant on my chest

[@LynHannan]

About 4 years ago, hubby (a smoker in his 60's) had all the symptoms of a heart attack - pain, paleness, sweating, dizziness as he was heading to bed; but, 2 mins later, he was fine. He touched his toes a couple of times to prove to me he was fine (I retired from nursing early due to recurring shoulder injuries), so an ambulance was never called. The next morning, he felt like he might have the flu, so I booked him in to see our GP that morning with instructions for him to talk about what happened last night. He had bloods taken. At 2pm, they called him back to the clinic for an ECG then sent him via ambulance to hospital an hour away (we live in a rural town). He'd had a massive left-sided heart attack that should have killed him. The reason why it didn't was the "evidence" of several previous but smaller heart attacks that went unnoticed by him (and me), that induced his heart to create extra blood vessels. So essentially, his heart decided that night was the night for the switch over to the "newer plumbing". He ended up with a couple of stents and a couple of weeks in hosp before coming home. It's fascinating how the body can heal itself in the right conditions, even more so when the conditions are hampered (by smoking and sleep apnoea, etc. that hubby has) by lifestyle conditions. He is VERY lucky. WE are very lucky.

[@irrelevance3859]

Wow. Thats so interesting. Great that he survived.

[@LynHannan]

@Jules C Generally speaking, yes. I was what was called a nurses aide 50 odd years ago. One year's training: the first six weeks were spent in a classroom before working on the wards under supervision for the remainder of the training year; by the end of which, I was a "State Enrolled Nurse" in 1988 in Australia (these days the title is "Registered Nurse, Division 2"). It was my job to do the observations, showers, dressings, bed-making, admissions and discharges, cleaning and other hands-on duties. I took orders from Registered Nurses (Division 1). I did not deal with medications, drawing blood or doctors on rounds. I suppose you could say I was the personal carer for the patients/residents. Here's a fun fact: I have nursed a lovely elderly lady who felt her angina pain in HER CHIN.

[@JamesSmith-cm7sg]

wow

[@KBXRX]

@@LynHannan interesting

[@TimpBizkit]

It surprises me how God designed the human body to do so many repair jobs I never would have thought possible. Bypassing clogged arteries was one of them.

[@andreacarrel874]

I could watch your videos all day! Thank you so much for sharing this in a way that is so engaging and easy to understand. I’m a medical interpreter and your channel keeps my vocab sharp!

[@AchooAchooo]

My uncle did his morning runs as usual, but that morning he came back home after runs, he collapsed at the front door and passed away. No one was home at that time, but later found by his neighbor.. He didn’t have any history of cardiac related disorder, he was athletic, was a coach for cross country. You just never know.

[@The_Breeding_Bull]

Did he get jabbed?

[@ciuffoarancione8929]

Too many people after vaccine dies after or during training...

[@JohnDoe-jt9oq]

​@@The_Breeding_Bull Go to bed

[@saren6538]

@@The_Breeding_Bull ah piss off with that

[@andcch4717]

@@The_Breeding_Bull ofcourse

[@judyvillanueva9914]

YOU were BORN to be a teacher. YOU ARE THE BEST I have ever seen😊

[@theanatomylab]

Thank you!!

[@graysonburkhart]

Agree!

[@zubovaka]

My husband thinks I am a creep because I watch your videos with real human organs but it really changed my perspective on understanding the anatomy.

[@wolfferoni]

I can understand people being uncomfortable with looking at real human organs but calling someone a creep for being okay with it is weird. Looking at the real thing makes it seem more serious imo.

[@tracymullane8818]

His problem not yours.

[@peacegod7337]

Your husband needs therapy.

[@memecathar1263]

Check out “Body Worlds”

[@annebayliss9886]

Hey, just because you are married, you are still allowed to have your own opinions about life, stay strong and use your own common sense about things

[@davidleonard37]

Great presentation, I often find this technical stuff hard to watch but this was very well done. Just had my first heart health check done today at 51 and thankfully all was good. Im lucky to have medical insurance to cover some of it and it's good to know I'm doing the right stuff to stay healthy.

[@Fehr270]

Early treatment for heart attack was forced bed rest and the blood clots that went with it. We don’t know everything yet but I’m glad we’ve gotten so much better at treating them.

[@chuckcawthon3370]

Excellent Presentation. I had a heart attack 5-1-21. Your video was my experience. Was very fortunate to have no discernible heart muscle damage, only 1 stent. I am indebted to the medical folks who dealt with me quickly,accurately and with compassion. God Bless You all in this noble profession.

[@vathsa98]

What were your symptoms? If you don't mind sharing

[@chuckcawthon3370]

@@vathsa98 I’m 65. None. I was at work seated and all of a sudden it felt like my chest was being crushed by enormous pressure.

[@OC-CPA]

​@@chuckcawthon3370Just curious, what were your diet and exercise like before it happened?

[@chuckcawthon3370]

@@OC-CPA There was room for improvement. I have modified my eating habits toward better health now successfully with systematic mild exercise.

[@OC-CPA]

@@chuckcawthon3370 Had you exercised regularly before you got the heart attack? Or mostly sedentary?

[@sharonchrista08]

Please keep doing more videos on the circulatory system! It's just fantastic to learn about the organ that pumps blood so seamlessly. Glad I found this channel :)

[@theanatomylab]

We will definitely continue. Thanks for watching!

[@miscellaneousz2681]

There are definitely many seams

[@seattlegrrlie]

My friend was just under 30yrs old and had to have open heart surgery. You're never too young to watch out for the signs. She didn't feel right, light headed, nauseous, weak. Luckily someone with a medical background asked her the right questions as she sat outside trying to "get some air" and called 911

[@alicassidy8913]

It's rare for someone that young to have heart problems... My brother was 36 when he had his first one. She should have gone in to be checked... Everyone should... Lesson learned... I hope she's doing fine Much love

[@willowsnider3824]

I appreciate these videos so much and your guys’s work. I cannot thank you enough for sharing information not available to many. Knowledge is power and truly makes me want to cry happy tears of how important your work is and you sharing it. All the love and I can’t wait to learn more and more 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mayonnaiseisinstrument7635]

My dad died of a heart attack, and I’m predisposed to have severe heart disease and heart attacks. Thanks for this information

[@theanatomylab]

Sorry to hear about your dad, it is never easy to lose a parent.❤️

[@mariee.5912]

My dad, too. ❤

[@HollowR1130]

Sorry to hear about your dad, much love ❤️

[@mayonnaiseisinstrument7635]

@@HollowR1130 thank you, love ❤️

[@mayonnaiseisinstrument7635]

@@mariee.5912 I’m sorry for your loss

[@christopherqueen3194]

I would add to exercise and diet getting better sleep. For many years I did not sleep as well as I should. I just accepted this. But about a year and a half ago I saw that I had to do something about this. It took months to train myself how to sleep long enough and sleep well. I discovered that sleeping was a skill I could learn. Honestly, my life has improved immensely from this.

[@Veci_RigVeda]

I always refer to the “big three” when it comes to health being Exercise, Diet and Sleep. Through exercise one creates breakdown within the body which have be healed to get stronger by dietary intake, whereas the actual healing takes place while sleeping. Anyways, good for you man 💪🏼 Don’t underestimate the power of a good nights rest!

[@kanimozhin3884]

@@Veci_RigVeda Can yoga be a replacement for excercise ?

[@marianbossman]

Not really. I think joga is not intensive enough to have that big of an impact. The best excercises to increase your cardiovascular health are probably running, cycling, swimming or hiking.

[@evieblessed]

It has to be the big four because reducing stress is a major benefit to heart health.

[@IRAGREENBERG]

How did you train yourself to sleep?

[@draute6167]

Really enjoy your programs. Retired in October and have been trying to increase overall health since. Had bio impedance checked and while I lost a lot of fat I also lost 8 pounds of lean muscle tissue. Rather discouraging after working out 5 times a week for 1-2 , five days a week.

[@LuthienNightwolf]

As someone who has a bit of health anxiety, I appreciate these videos. As they say, knowledge is power. Knowing how these things work and what we should/shouldn’t be doing reassures me that I’m on track with my fitness habits. (Can’t say I entirely agree that insurance can be had by giving up Starbucks though, for most people that’s quite a leap in cost. I went my entire 20’s and 30’s without any kind of health insurance and it wasn’t because I was spending the money on overpriced coffee.)

[@starrystarrynight52]

Yeah. I was thinking that. I can't afford marketplace insurance much less medical costs without insurance every month. Plus I only buy a Starbucks once every few months. Most my coffee is from a drip maker at home. Now maybe if I gave up eating! Maybe then I can afford insurance! I know far too many people that choose between eating everyday and paying their rent. That was really out-of-touch, insulting, and infuriating to here him say that.

[@catojames9771]

Facts. Insurance premiums alone are hundreds a month, not counting deductibles and out of pocket maximums, BEFORE they’ll even consider covering appointments completely. This could’ve been said a lot better in the video. Yes people should stop buying stupid shit they don’t need but being frugal doesn’t mean hundreds of dollars a month are just going to pop up out of nowhere when majority of Americans are making

[@graysonburkhart]

That was a general example. It could be coffee, a newspaper, or anything

[@filippavlakovic4478]

Health anxiety is the worst, constant check ups at your doctor for reassurance and every time they tell you you're alright..getting a massive panic attack at the slighest pain/ache in your body, feeling like you're annoying your family members by constant speeches of how worried you are

[@Mike-zy8in]

Go KZbin - are you a good person by living waters... knowledge is powerful

[@bnice8940]

THANK YOU for sharing this extremely important video. My brother passed away suddenly of a massive hear attack at 38 years of age and my mother died suddenly of a heart attack as well. Take care and stay safe. 🙏🙏

[@12polizei24wegvonhier]

It’s genetic did you get checked out?

[@bnice8940]

@@12polizei24wegvonhier Thank you for your concern. Yes, my Cardiologist ordered tests for me which I have recently completed. The Doctor said my tests were fine and my heart is healthy.

[@mjs28s]

fit and athletic doesn't offset a bad diet. It might buy some people time but diet matters a whole lot

[@danteburritar2822]

On top of that about 20% to 25% of the population have a genetic thing called LP(a) that is the real problem for many (if they have damaged arteries from smoking, stress or excess blood sugar that is). But there’s little in the way of medicines to be had to treat LP(a) so it’s largely ignored by doctors etc. We are starting to get things like PCSK9 inhibitors come to market so I expect the medical industry to suddenly wake up to the real facts over the coming decade - as there will be serious money to be made - we should finally get the truth that refined carbs and toxic seed oils are major issues not dietary fat.

[@lyndagiambra6257]

I had a heart attack back on Aug. 16th. I'm going through cardiac rehab. On week 4 of 12 weeks. I love your videos and how you explain things so even I can understand. Trying to make healthier food choices. I love walking so am getting lots of cardio in without over doing it. Thank you so much for the videos!

[@thomasc5000]

if your restriction is calcified , you need a cardiologist to plan a path forward. meds, exercise somtimes are not the answer.

[@gamingwitchutuu429]

Do you remember what you was feeling, did your upper left shoulder/heart area low-key feel sore if you moved a certain way and papulations

[@megamanx766]

Thanks for this free and priceless information. It helps a lot, not only in my personal life but I can share it with the people I know and love as well. God bless you.

[@katie-kb6qd]

I’m a pre-med who works in an ER as a scribe, and we sadly get these so often at my ER! Love learning more about what is going on with the patients I chart for!

[@8pelagic610]

Awesome lecture, Johnathan. I've seen many lectures on the heart, but the moment you pulled up the aorta to show the LAD and RAD branching was a revelation. Ain't nothing like the real thing.

[@b3kind69]

Loving the fitness themes vids. Great thorough but easy to follow overview of stuff everyone should know

[@just.8797]

Im 22 in Great shape but i do have health anxiety but i felt the most, most severe chest pain for like three hours straight and eventually wenr to the ER the next day andthey ran sll the tests and it was nothing. Phantom pain with anxiety is definitely real.

[@tybones2222]

THIS 1000 PERCENT

[@TheyCallMeD1]

Wow, I've had a heart attack and subsequently I've had 3 stents placed in me. So, of course I've looked at tons of videos about what happened to me and my health condition. I found this video to be one of the best out there. Very informative, easy to understand, and just an overall great job! Thanks so much!

[@fastfowardbutton1965]

We’re you overweight or not exercising or eating shit or something?

[@brucehasan5821]

what was your lifestyle like?

[@SparkyOne549]

I’ve been with 2 people before I was told they died from a heart attack. One was a friend. I’d never known the first symptoms of a heart attack. It wasn’t a hot day, she was sweating profusely, but tried to hide it, she also lost the color in her face, I asked her if she was ok, she said she was fine, I told her that maybe she should sit down, so she did. She had some labored breathing, she said she was a bit nauseous, I asked her if I should call 911, she said that it wasn’t that serious. She said she must be getting sick. I was visiting her from another state and had to leave to catch a plane. Secretly, I told her husband that she should go to the hospital, and that she doesn’t look good at all. Then I had to leave. I was informed a day later that after I left she went to bed and passed away later that night from a heart attack in her sleep. The other was a male customer. I had learned my lesson from my friend. I didn’t know male symptoms were different. He had sudden pain in his left shoulder, his face looked grey to me, but he also had labored breathing. He was in a lot of pain, totally different to my friends symptoms. I told him I am calling 911. He yelled NO. Even his wife said no. After I left, I called 911, to ask them about the defiance against calling 911 when it’s need, and told them the situation. They asked for the address and as far as I know, 911 did respond to him. I found out later that week from his wife, after she told me that I had lost them as customers, that he had a heart attack, and had surgery. I said “ You’re welcome”

[@SparkyOne549]

@VIJAY My friend was 38, the customer was 24.

[@just.8797]

​@@SparkyOne549the customer was 24? Was he noticeably out of shape?

[@SparkyOne549]

@@just.8797 I didn’t know the customers well enough to know if he was out of shape.

[@VicDamoneJr82]

Too long to read

[@SparkyOne549]

@@just.8797 He was in his 60’s.

[@prettybird8942]

I watched many IOHA videos and found them all very informative and well worth my time but I have to admit the anatomical heart along with the detailed explanation associated with the different types of heart related issues makes this presentation my favorite !

[@andrest1976]

This is one of the best viewings I've seen from these doc's, its very insightful!

[@wyomingadventures]

I had a ruptured brain aneurysm 19 years ago. I thought I was healthy. I was 38 at the time. Workout and was eating healthy. I know this is not related to the heart but everyone should get physicals and have their blood checked. I ignored having a stiff neck before the rupture. One of the symptoms something was wrong with me. Please don't ignore something that might not be healthy. I wish I would have known about the aneurysm before it ruptured. Never take your health for granted. I'm very lucky to still be here. I also didn't have health insurance. Because I thought I was young and health. Big mistake. You only have one body. Please take care of it.

[@ihanak8814]

thats why this exercise nonsense is bullshit also 'eating healthy' is bullshit too. eating healthy is avoiding sugar, grains and most toxic vegetables sprayed with pesticides. we need good fat and cholesterol - the proper diet is animal based, and a more sedentary lifestyle is ideal - i know - the complete opposite of what the government tells you, but if you want to live the longest and healthiest you do the exact OPPOSITE of what the system says!

[@longshanks5531]

Just a stiff neck? Can you elaborate on other symptoms?

[@radiohobbyist13]

My coworker that I share an office with had a MI one week ago. They had to place a couple of stents. While she was in her room after the procedure she had a stroke. After that they put her on a helicopter to another hospital that has more specialized procedures. Not sure what they did next but they did a procedure to treat the stroke symptoms and restored all of her functions. They had her up walking in the hallway the next day. Amazing!!!😊

[@marky5493]

anticoagulants.....

[@hemmydall]

I ignored a good diet and exercise for much of my early adult life. I was only 190 pounds, but had a heart attack (that widow maker and a 2nd area) at 31. 31! had two stents put in, and as mentioned in the 8:30 section, I fully recovered. Focused on rehab, started regularly exercising (and still do) and changed nearly all my eating habits. I am currently on medication for blood pressure and cholesterol, and the daily baby aspirin. My advice: don't wait! Get checked regularly, and take exercise and your diet seriously. It can take time since you need to find what works for you, but its a worthwhile journey. The video does nail the general points you should follow at a minimum.

[@richardbryanesq]

Did you reduce your Maximum Heart Rate for exercise purposes?

[@hemmydall]

​@@richardbryanesq Since the stents, any testing I've done since has had great results, so I haven't had to reduce it below the recommended levels. My most recent stress test (about 7 months ago) I did above average in duration for my age and had better blood flow too. Strong heart, just easily gunked up lol.

[@mahimochi7730]

Very glad you are OK. How long ago was this?

[@hemmydall]

@@mahimochi7730 3 years as of this month.

[@drmohamedatef4954]

I had a heart attack at only 30 , that was 3 months ago only , life is different know knowing how vulnerable you are !

[@elitezafficobra2288]

Causes of heart attacks. 1. High blood pressure 2. Smoking 3. High cholesterol 4. Low potassium 5. Long term sleep deprivation 6. Emotional stress 7. Too much alcohol Keep the above things in check, most of us should be fine.

[@user-ti3wk6zs1r]

The main reason is the jab 💉

[@peterpedant]

There is no evidence that elevated cholesterol levels is the CAUSE of Atherosclerosis. None whatsoever.

[@BW-kv9wj]

Too much alcohol does not cause heart attacks. Alcohol causes other serious issues, but it thins blood so it doesn’t cause heart attacks.

[@rodrigomunoz9217]

Seriously alcohol? Why? I thought alcohol has more to do with the liver; how it is related to the heart? Maybe drugs , yes

[@bert454]

​@@BW-kv9wjAlcohol causes high blood pressure which in time cause other serious issues like stroke, kidney disease, liver disease, cancer of the pancreas just to name a few. Alcohol isn't our friend to our health.

[@wsljr2042]

My mom passed from heart attack, she was 49 and had her mitral valve replaced, a defibrillator and also had 6 stents.

[@dannyrichards-nb9sh]

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Veci_RigVeda]

Tysm for this video 🙏🏼 Already knew the ins and outs regarding this topic but the way you went trough this material made it stick even better in the back of my mind 💪🏼 Still love to see a video on the rotator cuff since I lack knowledge there and can’t really visualize that part of my body ☺️

[@Boycott_for_Occupied_Palestine]

Tysm = Thank You So Much?

[@industrialsathi6629]

I m an Electrical Engineering professional but really have great interest to know the complexity of human body for better health purpose....and for that ur videos are mind-blowing amazing.!!! I have visited several channels but ur contents are awesome!!! Please keep it up for the sake of humanity 👍👍

[@Comedy-ri1fn]

same here

[@cameronj9890]

Your channel is the best, I’m just a physiology enthusiast, and I appreciate your content.

[@Paul-iy9fr]

Absolutely fantastic presentation, thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos.

[@lalaland962]

Very informative! I thought I was having a heart attack one time (middle age, overweight smoker), because I had symptoms except for pain, which I'd read people (women, in particular) don't always get. I decided to check my blood glucose (I'm not diabetic), and it was too low. I ate something w/some carbs, and I was fine. The symptoms fooled me. The body is so complicated!

[@theoriginalbreadcrumb]

What many people don't understand is the importance of not being dehydrated too often. People forget that the heart is a muscle and being dehydrated makes your muscles weaker and that also means your heart. Your blood gets thicker, it constricts your blood vessels, it increases plaque.

[@mhaas281]

And electrolytes

[@Dirt.Knapp.]

I had a 99.9% blocked "widowmaker." I was 35 and exercised regularly. I'm almost 37 and healthy as a horse now with medicarion therapy. I'm lucky to be alive. Get your blood levels checked. In my case, it was hereditary. It's worth it to make healthy choices.

[@BookWorm2369]

I had a physical several years ago as part of my plan to increase my self care. I learned that my cholesterol and triglyceride levels were very high. It has taken years of consistent effort to reduce these levels. I have multiple goals I'm working toward and many things going on in my life. I just want to let others know that it is better to start taking care of yourself ASAP so you know where you stand and to be patient with the process. You are making lifestyle changes and it takes time to really cement new habits. Everyone has different factors and situations, just meet yourself where you are and stay consistent in your annual physical, labs, and any follow up appointments with your doctor or specialists. I'm proud to say that I have been able to reduce my blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. I'm still working toward losing weight, but I feel better knowing that my internal stuff is improving. So even being overweight is not enough to signal things are wrong internally. I am still on medication for bp and cholesterol, but my doctor has decreased my dosage due to my decreased need. Take care of yourself, you are worth it !

[@Veci_RigVeda]

Facts, props! 👏🏼

[@3dstaco]

Inflammation is a huge piece of this puzzle. It would be great if you made a video about the ins and outs of inflammation within the body.

[@lorenwest6305]

That’s the part people leave out. The guy who works with him could be “fit”, but have tons of inflammation

[@privard89]

That would be a great video. I've heard chronic inflammation may be the reason for many of aliments

[@Zenchique]

Agreed!! Inflammation video please😇

[@laubowiebass]

Agreed, I second a video on inflammation, both for heart and for digestive system . Thanks!

[@waynee4298]

Thank you for posting this video. I am currently having concern with my heart right now. Everything you mentioned about the blockage and clots, I've actually described feeling it happening inside of my chest to my wife and other doctors. The problem is I went to an ER and have been released do to my condition not being life threatening. This video has helped me see others do understand early prevention. Bless your heart!

[@JP-ok2qd]

Jonathon, you have great humility! You are also an excellent presenter! Well done!

[@Maikel97]

I have high blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. My body also has a hard time processing heat. With regular light exercises I feel relatively well, if I overwork myself or it gets too hot, I get problems and can't do anything anymore. I also have edema in my legs, which is why I have to move, but too much also hurts. I've been told that all of these things increase my risk of a heart attack and if I'm over exerting myself, it's not good. But doing nothing and not moving is also not good, since that also increases the risk. You always have to find a good balance for your body to be healthy

[@12388753]

Everyting in moderation! Except tobacco. Just quit that shit!

[@mssdn8976]

My husband had a ‘widow maker’ heart attack whilst exercising. He was saved as a doctor was nearby and a defibrillator. He is back exercising again.

[@SusilVignesh]

You guys are amazing teachers. I always have an interest in anatomy but aim in engineering field. Thanks for educating :)

[@TheTruelakersfan]

You didn’t go over anything about why athletes get heart attacks 🙄

[@alexislanham7704]

Love the channel! You guys explain things so clearly. I hope when I get to the anatomy and physiology part of my degree path my professors will be just as clear. DPT here I come

[@Perspective_plus]

You are adding to our knowledge about our own bodies.Thank you ❤

[@matthewgraham2546]

I had a heart attack and RCA stent in 2011, at age 59. My weight is 153 lbs. This was very informative to me to know where the stent is. I go to the gym three days a week and sprint for two on a soccer field which is debris free and you can run bare foot to keep from falling. Another interesting point was learning about capillary growth from exercise, more the reason to do so.

[@rsomel6628]

Subscribed. Thank you for the video. Learnt a lot in this short video and it in a way directly applied after couple of incidents and now want to understand as much as I can in depth and reduce risks. I think your channel will provide the answers Im looking for. Thanks again.

[@ALRUMIE]

I had Double Heart Attack back in 2020 while running and end up with stent now. I just finished Tokyo Marathon 2023 recently

[@beckytaylor6885]

I coach club running at my school and one of my fellow coaches experienced some chest discomfort while running. They did the tests and he had a double bypass within days. I believe that had he not been exercising, he wouldn't have known he had a problem until he had a heart attack. My dad and aunt had similar experiences, where exercising gave them a warning much earlier than had they been sedentary. As an update, my co-coach was cleared for running by his cardiologist just a few weeks ago and is already back to 12 minute miles. His baseline fitness made everything, including recovery, easier.

[@marknorris1381]

That sounds encouraging. I had a heart attack 9 days ago - I've been in triathlon for most of the last 14 years. Hoping for a trouble free and speedy recovery. Cardiologist said no more triathlons though, has to do with possible clots in the 3 stents I had put in. Will still try to exercise.

[@beckytaylor6885]

​@marknorris1381 Hey there! Wondering if you had any updates.

[@johnmaxfield1147]

Suffered the "widowmaker" heart attack recently. Your video is the best and most informative I have watched on KZbin. Thanks.

[@alicassidy8913]

I hope you're better.... Try to walk every day Much love

[@TheRock-xj7hs]

Excellent! Retired EMT-P/RN ER 16yrs

[@michaeljodieblandina6688]

My dad died of heart attack but he also had diabetes type 2 but he also never listened to me when i kept telling him to stop consuming the sugar ,dougnuts and cookies ,pancakes , i have been getting into fasting for 16 hours a day along with excersise i will eat carbs but carbs like whole grains and oatmeal as i am a powerlifter so my exceresies are pretty intense i run everyday and longer on my days off there are things people can do to reverse the plaque ,hawthorn berry extract works , i also found that natokinase also works well naturally tobtreat and prevent atherosclerosis

[@iainmcculloch5807]

I hope your friend is OK, and makes a full recovery.

[@harrydowdall2974]

Great video! My Doctor suggested treating my high cholesterol and triglycerides for years, I didn't listen. I had a heart attack on 2/5/23 followed by double bypass surgery, not fun! Listen your Doctor!!!

[@aaronhenry9294]

Thank you for the time and effort you put in on this video.

[@PianoUniverse]

Having worked in a cardiac cath lab for many years, anecdotally, I never saw a serious blockage in anyone under 30. One of the most amazing things I saw was someone who had a significant blockage probably for a long time develop collateral circulation where the heart forms new capillary vessels to the heart area being deprived of blood. The key to heartattack treatment is to prevent damage, which is why we had a 90 minute door to balloon time during off hours. By decreasing time the ventricles don't lose there function and this prevents CHF and other sudden death condition from arrhythmias. Low carb diet and fasting can save you lots of grief. Reduction inflammation.

[@fluffytail6355]

My angiogram showed collateral circulation to the right side of my heart. My RCA was 90% blocked and it was an “incidental” finding as I was booked for AOV replacement and the surgical team requests mandatory angiogram prior to surgery. I’m so thankful the angio was done or I would have gone through my AOV replacement then died once the RCA fully occluded. I’m still here because of the cath lab people - like you!

[@PianoUniverse]

@@fluffytail6355 I'm glad you are ok. Take care of yourself.

[@malcolmdcwwed]

​@PianoUniverse did you see plaque built up often in though in those under 30?

[@PianoUniverse]

@@malcolmdcwwed We didn't see many cases under 30 but in the ones I saw there were no plaque to see. Most under 30 turned to be either valve problems or electrical arrhythmia issues. Usually from drugs like cocaine.

[@BIGC728]

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[@rkarcade7417]

Hello guys. Would be interested to see the video about heart prosthetics. My dad has a cardio stimulator. But he still has some issues with his heart: blood pressure (too low), occasional arhythmia (even causing very bad situations), kidney problems from the medicine, etc. Thank you.

[@kasunnanayakkara793]

Thank you for spreading awareness! ❤

[@swatisuperstar]

I was waiting for this one so Far. Many of the celebs are also Racing attack instead of being fit ... Thank you for sharing knowledge

[@livephysiology]

In addition to the prevention of atherosclerotic plaque build up in the heart mentioned in this video, exercise training can also stimulate the production of heat shock proteins in the heart and antioxidant enzymes that help protect a heart from damage when exposed to stressful environments. In other words, the stress that exercise puts on the cells of the heart equips the cells to deal with stress better, such as the stress that might lead to a heart attack.

[@fluffytail6355]

Yes my medical team pointed out that stress is a huge problem for heart health.

[@BIGC728]

@@fluffytail6355 nope

[@harpreetweston]

Stress is the main cause most of destruction in the body . Learn breath work ppl. Breath work is the real medicine for us . Cold showers eat healthy train weight n cardio . Breath work is powerful

[@scottlopez9366]

Thanks for the informative presentation and absolutely love your teaching. In this discussion though, you stress the lower cholesterol needs and not the triglycerides or HDL/Triglycerides ratio for heart health. The raw data in the Framingham study actually proves that Cholesterol is not the issue though the published data was manipulated by improper statistics. High Triglycerides are clearly the trigger and I think it should be included. I'm a 64 year old Triathlete of normal weight and yes I found your video well worth my time. Keep up the good work.

[@andrealindy65]

I am very happy to hear that I've been teaching this to my students correctly!

[@Reticulosis]

1st semester of Nursing School done (3 classes all A’s an outstanding note on my clinicals prom my Prof, and a 953 on my HESI) and I still love coming back to you guys! I am so happy I found you while taking A&P. I hope the individual who has a suspected miocardio infarction comes out ok. I had a panic attack out of the blue and I thought it was a heart attack, thankfully it was just that.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

Be a doctor if your so smart 😅

[@nerd26373]

Thanks for this video. It really helps us out a lot.

[@theanatomylab]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@vasifarshad3362]

Great educational video ......being a clinical cardiologist finds it very informative.

[@ironman2326]

As a physical therapist, I approve this message😉 Great info!

[@mikezerker6925]

I have a strong family history of heart attacks, and have been on statins since my 20s and saw a family member die of a heart attack and 2 others undergo bypasses, so I exercised since I was a teenager - cardio and weight lifting. Still ended up having symptoms had a stress test and cath that found 2 major blockages in my LAD and a couple of other blockages. Had to have bypass, but I was back to my full workout regimen within 6 months after the surgery!

[@Allmotorzl1]

What symptoms did you have?

[@mikezerker6925]

@@Allmotorzl1 only mild chest discomfort during my cardio workouts which I initially ignored, but started to get more frequent and started happening while I was not exercising. Also some lateral neck pains which was unusual that finally prompted me to see a cardiologist.

[@longshanks5531]

@@mikezerker6925can you elaborate on the neck pains?

[@mikezerker6925]

@@longshanks5531 they were on both sides of my neck running up and down along a "line" if that makes sense... never had that happen before

[@longshanks5531]

@@mikezerker6925 thank you for the reply, did they ever speculate what cause the 2 major blockages? Genetics or diet?

[@dudu8la162]

You people make incredible content, keep it up.

[@theanatomylab]

Thanks!

[@andrewmcbridemusic]

What do you mean you people?

[@crisfirefighter84cristian88]

Hello, I came here through your channel in Spanish, and I think that the content you create is very important, and the teaching you offer is very interesting, thank you very much and I hope that all your content is translated... thank you again

[@AN-jz3px]

I have lived a perfect life and have wrestled, boxed, abstained from vices etc. I broke a rib doing jiu jitsu at 34 and discovered I had calcification in my LAD. Couldn't believe it.

[@Alexb72219]

My dad passed of a heart attack years ago. He never got to meet my son. I’ve needed him more times than I haven’t. Take care of yourself not just for you but your family

[@SinlowMusic]

I am very sorry to hear that man.

[@miltono.1152]

Keep up the good work! I'd love a deep dive into how bones heal after a fracture! I broke my collar bone recently so I got curious how it actually heals.

[@mor9n243]

My cousin was a triathlete he died at 33 dropped dead Me now at 39 almost (not even close to a triathlete) it surprises me His was an electric problem not clogging

[@zombicidalmatt]

My grandmother at 65 had a widowmaker at her doctors office, suddenly, optimal timing considering where she was, but there was no saving her. I remember her visually a few hours later, blood out of the nose, hair shocked. At her funeral, she was beautiful, they call it the widow maker for a reason, and It is nice to hear that some survived it. I will tell all of you though, she never had an issue with her wrists, healthy weight, not athletic, but a few weeks prior, she complained about carpal tunnel like syndrome. My aunt worked there and was with her, witnessed it, and my mamaw said that her wrists were really hurting her and suddenly fell back. Sooooo I ask my mom all the time, any wrist issues? Any strange physical developments? She just had a very mild heart attack a year ago, and she has been very aggressive about health checkups the last several years, likely preventing what her mother had. I am 40, she is 70, and these memories have passed on. Not a single cigarette has ever touched my mouth either, ever, in my entire life

[@iwannagosurfing139]

Had a massive major panic attack at work. I guess my symptoms from anxiety can also mimic a heart attack because it certainly felt like one. It felt not so much pain and my chest but an elephant sitting on my chest. Tremendous pressure numbness and tingling and contractions in my hands. Not my arms but hands. Blood pressure was really high and anyways the doctor ended up running a lot of blood tests and everything came back normal. Troponin cardiac enzymes. Everything was normal. Only thing was abnormal was an irregular heart rhythm. He said it's an AV block

[@Kencio26]

Just had that while swimming an hour ago. I literally thought I had a heart attack (i‘m a fit athletic young man). I hate being scared of it

[@bethelbethel845]

My husband had a heart attack about eight years ago. His symptoms were just that he felt out of breath and looked like 💩. That was it. He has moderate dementia so he didn’t come to me right away because he thought he was more less OK. But when I looked at him my spidey senses went off and we went to the ER immediately. By the time we got there he looked OK and his breathing was normal again. But the ER did the tests and it came back with elevated enzymes which surprised everyone including the ER Dr. Here’s an important note: He’s been a diabetic for three decades. His blood sugar was out of control in the past, and that blew out the nerves that send pain signals from his heart to his brain. THAT is why he felt no pain. He had always been a relatively serious athlete. A runner and a black belt. THAT, it turned out, saved him because he had a lot of good vascularization in his heart in the smaller vessels, so very little of his heart muscle died. A triple bypass, and a few months of cardiac rehabilitation and he’s been pretty healthy since, all things considered. We did purchase an exercise machine called a NuStep which has helped immensely. He can get a decent daily workout - safely - in our living room. tl;dr Long time diabetics might not feel any pain when having a heart attack. So pay attention to the other symptoms and take them seriously. Also? Exercise helps, it really does.

[@Micloren]

Dementia & diabetes would be long term symptoms of metabolic disease which often leads to heart attack.

[@xariz8642]

i find this very very helpful. I myself is an active person but that possibility of having a heart disease is still there. thank you

[@waynefoote3781]

Thank you for this vital information!

[@gypsypath1]

You forgot to mention a particular recent medical procedure as a potential cause or risk factor.

[@walpoleandworcester]

Thanks so much for this video! I’ve always wondered about what to watch out for with angina and heart attack symptoms. Sorry to hear about your friend too.

[@theanatomylab]

Thank you!

[@abdurrahmanshuaib6116]

Loved your video buddy. Extremely informative. Thank you

[@AnilQuad]

Thank you. This was very helpful and easy to understand. Great job. ❤

[@lernmor2137]

Can your team do anything on the human eye and which products to use to prevent eye strain, fatigue, and best practices for computer/screen use? And also eye "training"?

[@theanatomylab]

We do have some eye videos that we have been planning, but do have one eye video about the eye muscles. If you just go to our main channel page, and search for "eye" it should pop up.

[@Old_Sailor85]

I worked out 6 days a week for about two years (after I retired). An hour of cardio on a recumbent bike, a two-mile walk with the dogs, and some weight training. I also had bypass surgery 11-28-2022. My EKG was normal. I had none of the common symptoms. When the blood work came back I immediately went to the cath lab. Scheduled for CABG the next day. Thanks to the surgeons that saved my life. Back up to the 1-hour cadio on the bike. Walks are coming along, but strength is still way behind. Just lucky to still be here.

[@fluffytail6355]

I had CABG and AOV replacement a year ago. I’m still not back to my pre-surgical activities. Guys like 😊you who are - are complete rock stars!

[@Micloren]

What in the blood work tipped the doctors off?

[@Old_Sailor85]

@@Micloren Troponin level.

[@nesterem]

Very informative indeed, look forward to many more such educative blogs on different ailments

[@sewaynessamuel1787]

Thank you dear! This is really important video to help people!!

[@jeremymurphy7320]

I had my heart attack in 2014 at age 40. I had been a gym rat which included cardio workouts at least 3x per week and free weights at least 3x per week. The night I had my heart attack was after one of those cardio workouts. Went into the hospital on March 29 and left on April 4 after having a triple bypass surgery.

[@JoSe-jb5lp]

Do you remember your diet around that time?

[@hawks9nkh]

@@JoSe-jb5lp If he has a genetic condition for high cholesterol, wouldn't matter. Without a genetic predisposition, even the worst eaters rarely die by 40.

[@BoiProduction]

Dehydration. It causes your heart to be weaker and also build up plaque