DR PHIL OVADIA: I FIX HEARTS - I KNOW PLAQUE | PERSPECITVES FROM THE TRNECHES BY 2 SURGEONS

[@EatBeefBeHealthy]

I love that statement by Dr Ovadia. "You're never as good after the surgery as you would have been if you didn't need the surgery in the first place ."

[@section42]

Disheartening though (pun unintended), when you're hearing it after a heart attack that took you completely by surprise. I'm 43 with a stent and on a stack of meds. I've changed up my lifestyle, but it's sad to know the damage has been done. I'm 43 with too small kids and want to be around for them as long as possible. Free advice from incredibly knowledgeable people is utterly invaluable ❤

[@palosamo]

Dr. Cywes knows the answers yet still asks the right questions for our benefit. Well done doc!

[@lenoresmathers339]

He's the best!❤

[@chrissyyankee]

Yes he is!

[@stefanogilermo8261]

Two great doctors I follow for 2 years who helped me beat my diabetes, hypertension, obesity (lost 40 kg in less than a year) after I suffered heart attack in 2022.

[@ruthbiafora5443]

My family doctor always ordered a CAC store and has an ultrasound person right in his office. I know I’m lucky to have a top functional doctor here in Los Angeles since 2005 that way ahead of the curve.

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

Dr Ovadia is becoming one of ny favorite persons on the planet! He is generous with his knowledge above and beyond!❤

[@IFixHearts]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@isagoldfield7393]

Agreed💥

[@JeffSmith-xt9wt]

I am living proof (thank God) of the risks associated with heart cath Dr Ovadia spoke of. Back in 2018, after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, my cardiaologist ordered a cath. A day and a half after the cath, I suffered a stroke. Being in a rural area, I was taken to Denver on an air ambulance. Thanks to the care there, I walked out of that hospital 4 days later with little lingering effects. Everything cleared up in a week. The risks are real.

[@Pqddoapocalipse]

Perfect point. You are a bariatric surgeon and had to study metabolism to understand what caused people to guet fat. Dr. Ovadia is a heart surgeon and had to study metabolism to understand hart desiese. An I’m a Psychiatrist and i am studying metabolism to understand some psychiatric disorders causes.

[@powerguiller]

And now we all know that over consumption of sugar triggers all these modern diseases. I am just a layman though.

[@TheMaryConway]

Ian a mental health professional. I have been incorporating this in my practice.

[@truthreigns827]

Hope you'll share your findings in psychiatry.

[@makaisenki]

Modern diseases weren't an issue before world wide shipping, freezers, and end of seasonal eating. Go figure. ​@@powerguiller I mean except for the Egyptians that loved their bread and honey and have a lot of plaque in their arteries.

[@DCGreenZone]

​@@powerguillerI've worked in the cane fields in Florida, (Mechanical equipment) truly a remarkable industry, the U.S. government subsidizes sugar production for whatever reason. They own magnificently expensive tractors, $100,000 pickup trucks. If they would convert their fields to hemp production everyone would benefit in ways we simply cannot comprehend. Fuel, building materials, protein, CBD etc.

[@dustinirwin1]

Did a CT Angiogram in China. Was $150, appointment the next day with no hurdles. Lowest radiation machines on the market. Beats the piss out of healthcare in the US, where my cardiologist and insurance company have required me to perform numerous screening exams that cost $000’s and require many trips to the office.

[@arthurgoh8722]

In New Zealand it costs $5k. Would appreciate if you could provide me the name and address of medical centre in China. Thanks.

[@deltanine2468]

@@dustinirwin1 I hope china,s medical services are better than there general everyday products that break three days after purchasing

[@JackieCorey-hz9pu]

What a couple of absolutely brilliant men!!

[@Bbarfo]

Thank you for this explanation. The vessel damage description presented by Dr. Ovadia beginning at 14:25 was especially informative. I have been watching both of you for a few years now and this is the most well-rounded and all-encompassing presentation I have seen on this topic. Thanks again and glad you teamed up for this.

[@isagoldfield7393]

♥️♥️♥️

[@LexiCarson]

Dr Ovadia has an incredible wealth of knowledge! Thank you Dr Cywes for the great video!

[@ebenezerservices6363]

I wish there were more doctors like these 2 doctors.

[@franrushie.510]

I’m reading Gary Taubes book too.. “Rethinking Diabetes “. It’s a must read…

[@carolguessford4474]

Dr. Cywes does an outstanding job of interviewing Dr. Ovidia. He asks the right clarifying questions every time, so tricky technical stuff can be broken down such that everyone can understand.

[@TeriRider]

Yes! Get this information to more doctors please!

[@DrJK-wm9ec]

This is one of the best interviews on CVD I’ve seen to date. Fabulous information! Thank-you.

[@IFixHearts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franrushie.510]

I love Dr Phil Ovadia’s book…

[@buzsmith4591]

We, Bruce and I are blessed to know of both Of you Dr’s Cywes and Ovadia and your great works! 😇🙏❤️

[@bethcohen3151]

Excellent discussion. Looking forward to part 2!

[@sbag11]

I have heard others indicate (Dr. Ford Brewer, for one) that calcium is the indication of a stable plaque, that the most dangerous plaques are the soft ones that haven't calcified yet, and that because of this a CAC score can increase due to plaque stabilization. Would love to hear these doctors address that, specifically.

[@lisabroman3333]

Exactly, I was wondering about this as well!

[@trail.blazer]

It is well established that what you have described is correct. Most people that have calcification will still have some soft plaques. It is common for the CAC score to subsequently increase after treatment begins, which is generally a good thing. Some people have then been able to reduce their CAC scores and attempting that should be after calcification has increased together with that stabilisation. Treatment can include diet, lifestyle, supplements and/or medications.

[@megbeller7981]

Me too!!!

[@wellinever1558]

I also know that the calcified plaque can crack and release or cause a clot.

[@sbag11]

@@wellinever1558 That may be, but I don't think calcium is the cause of the rupture. But plaques can be re-inflamed and rupture, just like re-inflaming a old acne scar.

[@franrushie.510]

So great to have a video with two of the most brilliant surgeons..I need to watch this again.. it’s so helpful to understand how to prevent heart disease..

[@marilyngoldie5946]

Thank you to both doctors for this discussion.

[@forextrader2464]

2 of the best drs to follow.

[@scottdanielson4816]

Great content. Finally I have heard a good explanation for getting a CAC score done. It isn't to be done just once. Now I understand the reasoning. Thank you.

[@nutritioncoachjo]

Thanks to doctors such as these wonderful humans who decided to dig deeper into the details and figure out why patients are dying of heart disease ( still #1 killer). Not many doctors are open minded enough to see that prevention is the key to keeping patients off the operating table and treat heart disease. Most are stuck in old ways of thinking. Bravo to these docs who are saving lives with these KZbin videos.

[@kokomoko6162]

Well said. There are many Doctors. These are different. 💎

[@isagoldfield7393]

♥️♥️♥️

[@mplt6151]

What a great conversation, thank you.

[@bugsy1254]

I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the response on the use of NAC. An interruption and it was left unanswered. Arrggh.

[@williampaulrogers9583]

Brilliant talk from two great and forward thinking doctors. Really excellent 👍

[@brucekendall52]

You Doctors and your contribution to health care is to be commended.Thank you.

[@annettestephens5337]

Super interesting conversation. Thank you for sharing with Joe Public

[@JMK-vo8pv]

As a diabetic patient with a coronary stent in my LAD, I consider this video to be a "landmark" presentation for patient education. You gentlemen have done more to educate us "high risk" patients than any cardiologist could do in 100 office visits. Your explanation of atherosclerosis and the associated diagnostic options are not only comprehensive but understandable for the lay person. Please continue your outstanding work in the world of cardiometabolic health!

[@wellinever1558]

So true. This was dynamite and thats why the selfless drs and people who do podcasts must realise how helpful this os to a wide audience and causes us to heal ourselves. You cannot get this from a visit.

[@robertcywes2966]

😊

[@markmarshall7972]

You can's see soft plaque in a CAAC test

[@Kittyslay-ox4tk]

Excellent and informative discussion. Thank You to you, Drs Cywes and Ovadia.

[@IFixHearts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ljfoster55]

Thank you for a powerful and informative hour! Thanks again

[@heloisamaestrini]

Espectacular!!!! Congratulations for both of you! Wonderful and profound insights!

[@VT-di1jx]

Thank you. Thank you. This was such a great video. The explanation was clear and so much information.

[@arwenhardy1995]

Greetings and thanks so very much for referring me to Sheryl Fox. I feel almost like I had spoken with you! Sheryl is so knowledgeable, compassionate and positive. Best regards, B.

[@Renee-radc]

Dr. Cywes asked Dr. Ovadia about supplements like NAC, etc., to reverse plaque. There were interruptions and it didn't get answered. Perhaps Dr. Cywes can address this in another video?

[@northernyeti3489]

Look at linus pauling therapy for plaque reversal. Also, enzymes like , nattokinase, serrapeptase, and lumbrokinase

[@karensuarez2113]

@@northernyeti3489, exactly. Several studies out there showing nattokinaise around 11,000 mg a day can actually reverse plaque

[@sdjohnston67]

Outstanding! So much ground covered, with wonderful clarity.

[@karenpeters4457]

This is awesome. Finally, a big picture over view.

[@neilhansen49]

Fascinating detail Fellows! TY

[@InMyBrz]

Dr Cywes, your mic is giving you a terrible sound and echo and makes it hard to understand a lot of what you are saying On the other hand, Dr Ovadia's mic is 100% understandable and clear Something needs fixing ! Thanks to both of you

[@megbeller7981]

I agree!!!!

[@robertcywes2966]

Sorry. Will improve thanks

[@BeefNEggs057]

Ask for your money back lol

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, both! Awesome, educational discussion!

[@andyp3153]

More please!!! Amazing thank you!!!

[@billfresh3776]

Wow. Timing is everything. I am scheduled for an angiogram stress test tomorrow for ongoing chest pain. CAC 3 yrs ago was 82. Wondering what tomorrow will bring. Did not know of the CTA test. I am working on the diet side already. Hoping all comes out well.

[@billfresh3776]

Great, informative video

[@KismetWLS]

Thank you gentlemen.

[@maryannehill8821]

Such an interesting conversation I’ve learnt so much. Thank you guys 🙏🫶👍

[@IFixHearts]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnbassett9282]

Another great video. I thought this was a great format.

[@gregferguson2170]

Great video

[@luciavasile2895]

2 of my best doctors on youtube❤. God bless you both, dr. Robert C, and dr. Ovadia O🫶💪🧠🫀🫁🦷🦴👀

[@CraigLehigh]

Dr Ken berry too

[@luciavasile2895]

Especially dr. Ken Berry, dr. Anthony Chaffee and dr. Shawn Baker❤​@@CraigLehigh

[@randyk2904]

Great information. Yes more videos. Thanks Dr

[@barbarak8158]

I'm scheduled for a CT-A at the end of the month! Lots of info here! Thx.

[@suzanbak1]

My heroes ❤❤❤

[@tereseawalker4516]

thank you for sharing your knowledge, going thru coronary artery problems now, heart cath done, need to make some big decisions ....

[@SuperHayden03]

Great content!

[@danielrichwine2268]

I have a high CAC score, which I strongly suspect is from almost 15 years of taking a statin while eating the SAD.

[@selenataylor6959]

Sadly, yes.

[@prettybirdbeenlpeacock6592]

That is my scenario also! I also have a very high LP(a)

[@katiewagner7447]

Loved listening to Dr Ovadia in this interview get into the weeds on his speciality! Wish he was allowed to finish his sentences, though.

[@louisa4295]

Another excellent discussion.. Thanks to the both of you...

[@ninelkhait9110]

Great interview! Thank you ❤

[@michaeljustiniano7936]

Great interview with Dr. Ovadia. The question that I have is where can I look to find a cardiologist who takes metabolic health into consideration and doesn't just push statins? I live in New Jersey, and all of the different cardiologists that I've learned about are not accessible to me due to distance. Is there any type of directory of "metabolic cardiologists" available?

[@David-hp9tr]

There are a few listed on the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners website

[@michaeljustiniano7936]

@@David-hp9tr Thank you

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

I'm 6 month carnivore. I was in an ICU ward because of status epelepticus. It took about 3 days or more for a neurologist to wake me up. During that time I had a heart attack. My body was over using energy while unconscious and my body was temporarily paralyzed probably because of how the over use of energy being used. I was told I'm lucky to be alive and that while still unconscious at the start the neurologist said if I will ever get to wake up my brain would be in a state of a vegetable. Would it definitely be the status epelepticus that caused the heart attack not the LDL? I was prescribed a statin but refused to take it. Because my triglycerides are low I'm happy with the result but they want me on statins. They can throw their statins in the rubbish bin!

[@leslieabell1320]

I'm having a Stent procedure at the end of this month for an 85% blockage of my Left sub clavicle artery. Has taken me by total surprise.

[@Andrea-u2f]

Yeh..I bet

[@sandylathrop9110]

Dr. Phil. I give u credit on doing thus video. That guy constantly interrupts u. Drives me nuts. Shut him down. My word. He is irritating. I learn from listening to u. Keep up the good work.

[@richdanr2392]

Great podcast. there is too much echo from Dr.Cywes.

[@YouT-DJ]

I guess most Doctors do not watch KZbin? Or read books like Phil's? Great talk from gentlemen with hands on. The "system" is our biggest threat!

[@jimhoppe6416]

I know there are many ways to measure insulin resistance, HOMA-IR, ADIPO-IR, Triglyceride-glucose index, TG:HDL ratio, Kraft and Dynamic Insulin. What do Dr. Cywes and Dr. Ovidia recommend?

[@robomlor5656]

Great video, great information.

[@stu632]

I have this diagnosis from an ultrasound, I am told statins is the only answer, I am in good shape, no insulin resistance but have high cholesterol: Assessment:  Normal intima-media thickness of 0.5 mm on the right and 0.6 mm on the left.  Flat, soft, smoothly bordered plaques in the bifurcation area on both sides.  No atherosclerotic plaques.  No hemodynamically relevant stenosis.

[@rajatsrivastava1884]

Was this from an extracranial cerebrovascular arterial duplex scan, or a plain CIMT?

[@franrushie.510]

Great video.. a must see.. I sent it to my family and friends… thank you..

[@ericumali6552]

A very well said Dr. ovadia 👌👌

[@robertspinks835]

My belief was that if you put two cac scans side by side a year or 2 apart the main aim is to not have any new plaques formed, in most instances the plaques will increase no matter how good your diet is. Ford brewer sees plaque increasing and many others who look at all these scans regularly. Arthur Agaston also says not creating new plaques in different areas is the goal.

[@jeanv2929]

What is your opinion on nattokinase and French maritime bark helping with clearing arteries? I take a product with this combo (VenoFlow) …

[@Dr_Boult]

Nice video.. but I thought the CIMT is an even better predictor than CAC. Soft plaque can lead to clots; an CIMT can detect soft plaque cheaper than a CT Angiogram and takes no

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

In May this year I had an extremely high level troponin blood test result. Does that really prove a lot of damage has been done to my heart? It happened when I was in status epelepticus. I have never smoked, never been alcoholic, no risk of diabetes, carnivore since beginning of this year, never had high blood pressure.

[@cintiaspataro3205]

Here a 52 postmenopausal years old with family history of heart disease and despite the risks in the UK i still couldn't get a doctor's referral for a CAC test. I was told unless i have history of ❤ attacks. I was in Argentina and wanted to get it privately didnt find a place to maje it and consulted privately exclusively for the "doctor's written order", I was told i could not just go and have that dine yet, never done it.

[@murraypooley9199]

You can get it done in Ireland with a G.P. referal. Costs about €200

[@nathanisenhour4420]

Look into an HSCRP test. It actually looks at inflammation in the arteries etc. If your BP is jumping all the time?

[@deanjericevic8912]

I have a calcium score of 175 & was put on a statin. I am going back a year later after reducing carbs & diet sugars for another CAC score test to look for improvement. Informative & insightful, I leant a lot! Low carb diet bring down insulin resistance & hence inflamation then reduce the plaque in arterial walls & hence calcification reduction.

[@selenataylor6959]

Don't be surprised if your CAC score actually increases. You were doing damage for a very long time before you started making healthy changes. So there may be a lot of healing to be done in the was of plaque being calcified. My CAC was 34 after one year of keto. I had high expectations when I did a followup CAC 4 years later but my score was 144.

[@christyforester4675]

Love your content, but please get a good microphone ❤

[@healthycarnivore]

When I worked with Dr James Case cardio thoracic surgeon we would see pieces of hard plaque that would come out especially when bypassing the LAD, they resembled chalk. We would also see the soft plaque. Crazy how young people were getting CABG!

[@christopherorr4377]

I thought you were interviewing Guga of Guga Foods as I was looking at the video thumbnail. This guest makes decidedly more sense. Although I'd watch you interview Guga!

[@dkcN0va2109]

I wish Guga would see Dr. C or Dr. O ...

[@buildmybalancesheet2554]

Thanks for this valuable information

[@kfernandez220]

Great Q&A,!!!

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

LOVE YOU GUYS

[@jillsinnett6926]

Thank you both invaluable info.from jill❤

[@carlloeber]

I fix hearts. It reminds me of the 1950s song. I'm your handyman.. I fix your heart. I know I really can.

[@brendahunter9134]

Thanks, doctors!

[@robbiegibson4112]

Will test injections increase the coronary calcium or damage within the arteries .

[@majicears]

My CAC was 879 last September. I was almost 4 years carnivore at that time. I was 61 years old. I did not get my a1c until after being carnivore for over a year and it was less than 5. No idea how bad it was before I went carnivore....Doc never mentioned it. One thing that frustrates me is that all the carnivore influencers seem to say...my CAC is zero...and they they never discuss those of us who have a high CAC score.

[@Corkfish1]

Yeah I'm 65 and mine was 380. Now on high dose statins

[@DCGreenZone]

Nattokinase knows plaque as well.

[@RC-tm8jo]

Does natto taste really nasty? I've seen some videos of people trying it for the first time and some people were vomiting because they said it was the most disgusting thing they've ever eaten.

[@shingtome2179]

It's an acquired taste. Taste better when mixed with Dijon Mustard

[@captainadams7569]

@@RC-tm8joIt’s an acquired taste, but what difference does it make if it will give you a better quantity of life?

[@captainadams7569]

⁠@@shingtome2179Yep. I use Dijon Mustard and, or coconut aminos make your own. It’s a lot cheaper, and organic.

[@RC-tm8jo]

@captainadams7569 I was just wondering if most people could at least tolerate the taste. Maybe some people I was watching eat it for the first time were overreacting just for views. I have a nattokinase supplement that I am taking for now, which probably isn't as effective as the food as in most cases with supplements.

[@gins8781]

I had a 1.6 CAC eight years before my recent CAC of 13. It sounds like the difference could be margin of variability (10%) in results. Or it could be that soft plaque calcified over the 6 years of low carb to ketovore lifestyle.

[@Bambina336]

How about checking CIMT for soft plaque? Do you do that? Pros? Cons?

[@vistagraphsnet]

It would have been a great presentation if INSULIN RESISTANCE was define, how it started and how it is reversed.

[@terfalicious]

Lots of (low carb) food for thought!

[@santahawes8389]

So, since I have a CAC score of over 3800, I guess I should be dead. Using a ketogenic diet, I went from 416 pounds to 250, but I still have a cardiologist INSISTING I need heavy doses of statins. Not fun.

[@jcnlaw]

Great conversation. Thank you!

[@ruthbiafora5443]

My doctor has always ordered a CAC for and the ultrasound of the artery in my neck, which has always been an A+ and keeping blood pressure stable.

[@Sean-h4l]

Dr Robert Cwes asks some v good questions - however, at least in the early part of the interview, he didn't let his guest finish his pointy, as he kept interrupting! Sorry to be negative; it just detracted from an otherwise excellent presentation.

[@bigkeoni6429]

I recently got a CAC score of 170 - any good advice on how to lower the plaque? I'm 90% Carnivore with 1 year into this lifestyle.

[@christinaperez254]

Dr.Cywes... Interrupt less please. Otherwise, great interview

[@robbiegibson4112]

Dr. Ovadia I want to call your office and get a consultation. My calcium score was 120 and I had a small nodule in my lower left lung so I began researching and I found the carnivore diet and I have managed to lose all body fat including from areas that I could not lose it from since I began eating so many carbs. Anyway,I contued to eat dark chocolate candy bars and Cheesecakes have been in my diet until my last CT score where my score is now supposedly 186 however she said my blood pressure was 168 and that was my walking and standing blood pressure. I am just wondering if it went up because I didn't really change until I started learning what to eat. I need to know the best supplements I need to get and take . I am just taking Tumeric, Niacin, Fish oil just ran out of K2 and I take 5,000 iu of D3. I also just ran out of Cayenne. I am ordering some Nattokinaise soon. Do I need further test . Do you take insurance at your clinic Dr. Ovadia.

[@calista1280]

You don't need supplements, you need to eliminate the sugar and any carbs, ie grains... Read No Grain, No Pain by Dr Peter Osborne. He also has videos with more info on YT, even discussing supplements... I would add Wild Caught Fish to your diet. Because you never know where those fish oil supplements came from...

[@larrywilson2469]

I’ve been researching grounding as an anticoagulant. Some recently found about Covid and blood clots looks promising. It works for anti inflammatory and anti oxidants too.

[@harryfeld1786]

Research Lumbrokinase. Reduces fibrin-the clotting factor. Get your Fibrinogen checked. It’s the clot-making protein in your blood. You can do it online yourself.

[@catherineboland8736]

Do you mean by grounding, standing outside in bare feet?

[@larrywilson2469]

@@catherineboland8736 yes! I use a wire that’s attached to the ground and then I can be grounded while sleeping. Totally passive and it seems to align the circadian rhythm somehow to sleep better. Google it!

[@SeaStarGazer1111]

I’ve had 2 CCTA’s with Contrast both 3 years apart. Both showed zero blockages. Following a low carb way of eating, my Total Chol is 221 and LDL 159. Triglycerides 37 and HDL 64. I recently had a HS-CRP and that was high, 5.52 or somewhere near there, and my TIBC is in the 900s! Should I be concerned?