Scared of having a heart attack? Here's what to do about it

Heart attacks are increasing esp in younger patients. Whilst we are getting better at treating the patients that make it to hospital, we are not really making any difference to the number of deaths from heart attacks in those patients who are unfortunate enough to reach hospital. Here i discuss some fundamental principles which can reduce your chances of having a heart attack and dying suddenly from it. My name is sanjay Gupta and i am on www.yorkcardiology.co.uk.

[@pumzanqoma3559]

Video start at 5.45 1. Stop smoking 2. Stop Drug abuse 3. Watch your diet. No processed foods 4. Cut out carbonated drinks. 5. No Excessive alcohol 6. Must do moderate exercise 7. Get good quality sleep 8. Manage your stress 9. Reduce anger and depression 10. Get cholesterol measured and treated at early stage Thank me later...

[@vigneshwarrajendran7684]

Pumza Nqoma thank you

[@henryscott8625]

Thank you! 😁

[@nothingfree3524]

Pumza Nqoma. thank you later ☺

[@Mint_1909]

Pumza Nqoma was

[@wildmansamurai3663]

There's nothing wrong with cholesterol.

[@chrisminifie219]

A cardiologist with his heart in the right place

[@lindasharp9165]

I had a "silent heart attack" when I was 61 and never fully realized it until my primary care doc sent me to a cardiologist who ran tests and determined there was some damage to the heart. I can remember when it happened because I felt terrible and was curled up in a ball in bed for 3 days. It never occurred to me that it was an MI.

[@davidcleckler287]

God bless this man for his kind heart

[@societyofroodest.590ad9]

Your very personable and polite...and I appreciate that. I wish you were my doctor!

[@imuurme]

...and the cutest...☺

[@peggymicsky8607]

He makes my heart sing! 💓

[@Hannah-pn2gs]

This totally make sense as my atrial firbulation becomes worse when I didn't sleep for a longer period of time and I finally get a good 8 hours sleep my heart palpitations are less. As well as when I stopped dating my ex I can sleep better and have less palpitations :) Thank you again doctor we miss all these information which make a big difference in our lives xx

[@rosemarycooper1572]

Doctor Sanjay you’re the best, keep on keeping us well informed on how to take better care of our bodies. We only get one life and one body and our health is so precious, sometimes we don’t realise just how precious until something goes wrong. From a young age, teens and twenties are not too soon to learn how to take care of our health, especially not starting to smoke and to eat healthy food like nuts, fruit and vegetables.

[@casteretpollux]

Never date the ex! :-) Hope you are doing well.

[@liztowers2058]

Ex I hear ya lol!!

[@jesseg9892]

this video has made my health anxiety and cardiophobia significantly worse

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

😂 Sorry for laughing! ... I feel ya! He says let's get down to the nitty-gritty and the first three he lists, age, genetics, and luck do not help to make me feel less anxious!!😉

[@mase8189]

Right. However I believe the way he words it isn’t the greatest. Heart attacks are not common at all with the proper lifestyle. Genetics and age I feel like play a small part but I feel like 99% are preventable.

[@everything5066]

Me too

[@herself50]

I’m going to have young adult grandkids listen to this. Early education is critical to long term health. Thank you kind Doctor. wish had more like you.

[@liztowers2058]

My dad had 5 heart attacks first one at age 45 .....had 3 defibs changed, he finally died of kidney failure at 72 from taking 23 pills a day all those years . Damage was done. RiP dad. Miss u so much.

[@kylieking8163]

So sorry

[@malisyed1829]

trust me he was a warrior.

[@brucedanton3669]

Of course you do too-such a shame to read about your dad. Thank you anyway.

[@liztowers2058]

@@malisyed1829 thank u! Yes he was a strong man .. runs in my blood I feel it.

[@brucedanton3669]

Thank you for that of course.

[@istabraq7]

Take in people what this doc has took the time to tell you , the wealth of knowledge and information he's passing on is priceless and lifesaving thank you doc 😀

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

wish I had a doctor like this ...thank you

[@michaelnguyen2007]

God bless Dr. Gupta for sharing his knowledge. I’ve been a family doctor for 17 years, and I always find his videos so helpful.

[@amandadonnalonghurstjackso8744]

Thanks... I don't smoke, don't eat junk, but l learned how really bad for your health stress is. I learned to manage that and learned more about listening to my heart when I went through testing and proding for my genetic arrythmia. I did my own research take magnesium and potassium daily and have learned that genetics aside I can manage my lifestyle. Thanks for another great video.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Be careful abt taking potassium and even magnesium in pill form. Eat a completely plant based diet with a lot of dark leafy greens. Makes a big difference... I mean to say that what's important with potassium is to balance it with sodium. Check it out, and if you dont have an imbalance, best to get what you get from your eating whole foods.

[@ElGrandeSD]

Sir here in the third world your videos are so invaluable and life saving. We don’t even have speciality doctors available in our hospitals. Your videos are the information we need to help ourselves and our family especially the elderly. Thank you very much!

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Magnesium is helpful for blood pressure

[@liztowers2058]

Magnesium and potassium is great for seniors.... Elderly stay away from salt and sugar and stress.

[@gshrdy5415]

walking is crucial for any human, must walk every single day, thats the key for good health, next is eat whole foods.

[@sierra5713]

How do you know English?

[@lalhettiaratchi1768]

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[@dauntiekay2768]

Excellent video--Since I was diagnosis with Afib last year I have taken all these these things that you have mentioned and turned my life style around--to date I have lost 115 pounds and feel great. I have changed my diet completely to the plant based diet with no dairy, oil, eggs, or meat. I have stopped using salt and limited sweets to fruits. I walk and excerise every day. I sleep so much better these days and I feel great. Thank you for this great video!

[@sassysandie2865]

dauntie kay healthy sea or Himalayan salt is good in limited amounts.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Extra virgin olive oil is good for your heart.

[@kizzywitch]

@@RepentfollowJesus not according to Dr Caldwell Esselstyn….. he says ALL oils are bad for the heart

[@mer.i.p.3704]

@@kizzywitch a carnivore diet is very healthy for your heart.

[@SuperNicoleU]

Nice to see someone who cares about others and wants to help without looking for $$$. I'm in the medical field and am now realizing how important vitamins and minerals are to our health. I'm passing on your videos

[@verdun8481]

Some say vitamins don't help .

[@sakshipal60754]

@@verdun8481 they don't help? THEY are ESSENTIAL!

[@dianecarter7158]

For instance ,,, I cured my arthritis 5 years ago by taking liquid colloidal fulvic ( plant derived ) sourced minerals for a month twice a day. I take it once a day now.

[@John6.47]

@@dianecarter7158. Thanks for sharing. Is there a brand you recommend? Thanks again

[@jesusnameaboveallnames7369]

05.22.2022 Thank you so much for posting this Doctor. I recently had an unnerving episode of signs of a heart attack. I took it seriously. Have an appt with my own doc. I'm an older (senior) person & although I've never smoked, drank alcohol or used illegal drugs; I am Class 3 on the Obese Range. I'm addicted to sweets, etc. I rarely exercise. I'm now trying to change my eating & exercise habits for the long haul. Thank you again for all the info. 👊

[@TheNowRealm]

Thank you so much for the information. I watched a couple of your videos and I definitely understand heart attacks better. Thank you for bringing awareness because people do need to know about this.

[@andys2151]

You are an excellent cardiologist, easy and simple clear explaination.

[@grammigram3225]

Doc, you are amazing! I love how you explain everything!

[@payattention6114]

This doctor is absolutely brilliant.

[@delphinepeyton6060]

He's genius. Doctor Gupta thank you so much for helping us understand Everything we need to know about our heart, BP etc. God bless you doc. No doctors explain to us about our BP or our heart etc. Thank you Sir Greatly appreciated.

[@shrekpower]

Little summary : - Two types of Heart Attacks, you either die instantly with no chance or get to the hospital ASAP to get treated. - Too much research is focusing on "treating" heart attacks vs prevention. Factors : - Age (the older the worst), older people tend to understand it could happen anytime soon and accept it. - Genetics - Luck : you can do everything right to avoid a heart attack through your life but you could have one anyway - Your Lifestyle such as : 1. Avoid Smoking 2. Avoid Drugs (especially cokaine) 3. Be careful about your overall diet (raw products/fresh veggies/local food = best) less processed food. Fat Waist > hips is bad. 4. Avoid carbonated drinks... What's wrong about water? 5. Avoid Alcohol (no excess) 6. Do exercise (moderate exercise reduce inflammation levels) 7. SLEEP, have enough, do not compromise it. Try to recognize if you have sleep apnea and prevent it's very bad effects on your body and treat it. 8. Stress : Health > Money, relax, 9. Anger/Depression 10. Check your cholesterol on a regular basis

[@xanshe3454]

Thank you for this video 💚

[@buildingstatux7720]

Take D3 an K7 vitamin to get rid off calcium plaque in your arteries

[@fishtherapy100]

@@buildingstatux7720 those tablets do NOT REMOVE PLAQUE. you are peddling lies.

[@fishtherapy100]

why do you need to do this? why why why? you lack originality.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@fishtherapy100 In that person's defense there are some videos out by a couple of KZbin Docs that encourage the use of Vit K2 to remove arterial plague! BUT, one well known Doc says NOT to supplement with it, as it can cause a piece of the plague to break-away and cause a heart attack, just as Dr. Gupta is describing here!!

[@ramsakhare3720]

You are so so knowledgeable and so caring. God bless you !!!!

[@chrisdsantos9872]

Thanks so much for sharing this important knowledge..👍👍

[@GEMSAustralia]

Excellent Dr. May God bless you for your service

[@peggymicsky8607]

What a TREAT you are, Doc! So full of knowledge, so well presented and so beautiful to look at! Thank you for sharing yourself. I love you.

[@xelakram]

Excellent advice! Thank you!

[@nadeemnabi7044]

Wonderful advice Thanks for sharing your knowledge Stay blessed always 💖💐

[@barbaraleszczynski2214]

Excellent doctor! Thank you I understand now!

[@andyhiscox9194]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@brambles8329]

Sorry I may have commented on old video but As a nutrition advice nurse I love you mention the kinds of patients, and make it so understandable. I gift and I will send it no chg as a gift out of my gratitude for you doing this video. Thank you. Just this year my best friend died of sudden heart attack. He bicycled every day, he ate an omnivores diet, he was a wonderfully positive person, and he never suspected it. I just wish I had gifted him my research and I appreciate you cover reducing risk for the people at risk for sudden heart attack and you reduce anxiety for people with ischemic symptoms. I reduce total inflammatory markers via dietary modifications and you know how important that can be ❤️

[@alexisstarr7825]

Do you still have your meal plan available for sale,?

[@brambles8329]

I still have my meal plans on another website

[@carolbrown7069]

Did your friend ever have heart tests done- ie, echocardiogram, nuclear stress test, etc.?

[@rafickjafferalli6225]

Very nice Dr .Really appreciate it and learning a lot with you .

[@maxmagnum73]

Thank you for your amazing videos! You have a great heart! Bless you 🙏

[@MsKumina]

Thank you doc, this video helps to overcome my fears.

[@harrismichael6738]

I love this guy!! I can fall asleep getting his wisdom about the heart

[@nadiaguerraoui8339]

Thank you so much, you’re one of a kind doctor, very grateful for all these useful information

[@King-lk9dr]

Thank you doctor, fantastic counselling and communication skills. As well as top quality information thank you for your service.

[@solangesouza7470]

Thank you Dr. so much for sharing this video, it really was a eye opening for me and for symptoms I am feeling. 😊💓

[@quinka2]

Dr Sanjay, thank you so very much for this video, and all your others, you have woken up the reality in my body. You are a wonder in this day and age where doctors are no longer doctors, due to regulations, insurances, too many patients, no time for the patient and finally no explanations, so just mask with medicines! Thank you Dr Sanjay, I forward all your videos! I am in US, but my best friend is in UK (where NHS is free at the point of use) by paying taxes. Which I do not understand?

[@sumaphilips6372]

Your talks are so simple &easily understood by the layman also. 🙏

[@yvonneboyd2517]

Thank you so much for posting your videos. This helped me so much with my anxiety about my tachycardia. After listen, my heart rate instantly slowed down. I'm relieved.

[@louisethomas4608]

I look forward to your advise! Thank you very much!

[@joanharding1419]

Love this video. Everything was explained in such detail and laymen terms that even i could understand at 76 years of age. Thank you so much. Keep your video's coming. They are so interesting.

[@YorkCardiology]

You are so welcome!

[@aestheticvibes7524]

@@YorkCardiology sir you know what I have done numerous ecg till now,but I did controlled myself for 2 months and some days back I did ecg and it showed sinus tachycardia because I was anxious that time,now my mind played tricks on me and was constantly thinking I have problem went to again do ecg that time he printed 3 times because I was not satisfied one ecg sai normal and two showed sinus arrthymia but normal ecg,then was in that loop again and went again did 3 ecg and they were normal apart from fast heart rate and next day went again and 2 ecg normal and today I did 3 ecg they were normal still my brain thinks I have problem,I did 10 ecgs In 4 days.😭😭😭

[@everything5066]

@@aestheticvibes7524 I feel you . I have different doctors giving me different diagnosis it's terrifying

[@aestheticvibes7524]

@@everything5066 brother I am feeling some relief now,one thing bro when you had your last ecg?

[@kokokorina]

Dr. Gupta you have a pleasant personality and they way you speak!

[@JasonCameron774]

Thank you so much Dr. Gupta, I'm sure you've saved and enhanced lives with this advice

[@thomasanonymous594]

Thank you very much for this very important video! God bless you!

[@daisy13joyce]

Your videos are so helpful and informative, thank you.

[@BobbyWashingtonvlog]

thank you for all you do to help people... God Bless You

[@yvonnerout7319]

this man is a Saint so kind it makes a change

[@robynmallinder6618]

Outstanding info thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@jmdr8743]

Ive been following you and watching all ur vlogs. Makes me feel relaxed

[@XENONEZZ2]

Life saving words !! Thank you..!!

[@Ground444]

This is truly useful and amazing. Thank you.

[@hamishmcgregor4954]

Your concept of food we take in is amazing. I completely agree. They are compromising people's health all for convenience.

[@BoysLikeMeee]

Hamish McGregor: Yes, well we have to be careful with what we decide to eat. We are ultimately responsible for what we eat and the results.

[@josettebeechey1944]

Thank you Doctor Gupta for your kind advice, I can sleep well tonight. Please keep up your good work Blessings to you and your family.🌻

[@shashimoghe3920]

Dr I salute you far such a useful feedback on heart attack thanks and good wishes

[@rachealsharma8695]

Thank u Dr. Gupta for your incredibly valuable advice. Thank you, From India 🇮🇳

[@Scorp333]

Thank you Dr.York for all your videos!!!!!!!!

[@donakmeemanage2217]

My wife suffered from Migraine about 25 years. Finally Neurologist recommended her to take Magnesium 400 mg and COQ10 300mg. No migraine for almost 10 years. I totally agree with Dr. Guptha that Magnesium does a lot for us. Thank you for wonderful video!

[@azharhussain8127]

Such a beautiful soft spoken well educated Dr.. thank you sir

[@dalenedevilliersdevilliers8850]

Thank you from Dalene de Villiers from Namibie SA.

[@thealphaflight2121]

Great video Thank you for your advice...

[@dicars2]

I'm still alive for now and I Love You!!

[@ginikaurpropertiesgroup7840]

Thank you for sharing.

[@abhisheksaxena2473]

As a indian i really admire you. You are a real insprition to me. Thank you and so much love you BHAIYA(bro? ✌😍

[@concettahoughtaling992]

You are amazing 😉 i listen to you a lot

[@terrydale2287]

Thanks for the down to earth information

[@renuvora5740]

Really really like you after listening to you feel comforted hve practically listened to all yr lectures on you tube Gained lot of insights into heart related problems Frm nairobi kenya

[@rosettemare4915]

You are the best and I wish you were my doctor. Listening and watching you help me control my stress , anger, and depression.. You are giving me a better quality of life. And because I now also watch my diet and take the necessary vitamins for my heart. Hopefully when I am fully cure of atrial fibrillation, I will write to you and let you know how you have change my life. Thank you so much.

[@marilyndale487]

Thank you for all your good advice. X

[@ryanwdavies1]

so Helpfulthank you SanjayI wish there was a GIlike of you what you are doing is very valuable:) - TYVM, and keep up all the god work

[@renew2848]

Thank you for explaining this so we can understand! Appreciate that so much! ❤

[@lynettecroad7921]

Thanks for great advice.

[@reynaldomikhail]

Thank you great advice

[@The_Romi_Studio]

Very useful information. Thanks doc

[@traceyhateley3925]

WHAT A Doc .. GOD BLESS YOU

[@carlinesimeon9440]

I first thought that you were the famous CNN doctor. Thank you for the video, very comprehensive, well done!

[@joycejune64]

no one is going to make it out of this world alive … enjoy life and take care of yourself!

[@remillajagersar4897]

Thank you...very informative

[@natalietran1997]

God bless you! Stay healthy to help others

[@vickygdillon]

Thank you! Great Video...

[@YorkCardiology]

Glad you liked it! I really appreciate your support - it would mean a tonne if you'd consider subscribing to the channel . Best wishes Sanjay

[@kabatengtengostendere8062]

This the real doctor god bless you

[@bettysbaby59]

I'm 24. I've taken part in acid twice (I was fine but sometimes I wonder if that did anything to my heart.) I've smoked weed for 3 years. I've taken Adderall My mom has had a heart attack. These are the biggest reasons for my fear. I think about it every day. And I KNOW that just having the anxiety alone could cause a heart attack yet I can't seem to stop being terrified. Even after quitting I have a horrible fear of a heart attack. And stroke, and seizure, the list goes on. My fear of dying is going to take my life.

[@tenianjack875]

Anxiety cause heart attack ? Now you caused my fear to skyrocket

[@gummybear41283]

eat right and exercise, stop smokin

[@marcilk7534]

If you’ve stopped doing drugs, then they shouldn’t cause heart disease. If you’re considering continuing taking drugs, you should consider that they can make you more resistant to anesthesia. So for example you need a surgery, the anesthesiologist may need to keep giving you more and more amounts of anesthesia to keep you to under. This can be dangerous. My opinion is you should worry about this more. But in any case, it’s only a concern if you continue, not if you quit.

[@mase8189]

@@tenianjack875 Stress over a long period of time can. Not anxiety.

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Try to have fun and not dwell on death it happens to all of us at some point.

[@dizzylizardproductions]

I love these episodes because I have serious family genetics regarding heart disease. My father and grandfather both passed from heart disease. My Grandfather smoked several cigars per day and my father was a heavy smoker and moderate drinker. Ive always had a low grade high LDL cholesterol and inflamation. So I take statins and reasonably eat well and do not smoke. Although I seldom exercise and generally dont sleep well.

[@dizzylizardproductions]

@VIJAY Well he died twice. Once at 50 but was revived and a pacemaker was installed then he ulimately died at 63

[@chumadoshi6987]

Love your orange highlights Doc. Hair looks very nice

[@chantelleknight9311]

Excellent advice.

[@lydiapereira1942]

Thanks Dr Sanjay for all videos.It is helping me to control my PAfib

[@YorkCardiology]

It's my pleasure

[@CarlismOfficial]

Brilliant video 👍

[@sandiekuny3302]

Thank you I have found out so much useful information from you in one evening that will really make a difference in my life, blessings!

[@thomasorchard1462]

Thank you so much for your videos, very helpful. What are your thoughts on portable ekg monitors? Are they useful to doctors? Do you find them accurate?

[@janeself9827]

Great info!

[@np4773]

Thank You! God Bless

[@jackrussel8898]

I have had a lot of medical procedures and most of the surgeons are in another world, very sharp, and not well mannered and I felt I was being talked down to. But you attitude and well mannered when communicating with another person is to be highly

[@kevinbaxter7390]

Such a Educated Dr 🙏 Meself suffer from LBBB diagnosed six years ago , oh i wish that I didn’t know about LBBB Fit played Rugby Cycle Weights Walking Anybody out there could be walking around with LBBB Pro Sportsman/Women have it The Problem for me is do all the right things Zero Smoke Drink Eat clean Now everyday you imagine it your last if get twinge here there 😷

[@eileenstack255]

Very useful video 🙏🏻

[@missmeowmix6114]

Aren't you wonderful, thank you so much.

[@marissagalarosaborja4508]

Thank you Dr. Gupta ❤

[@jacquelinedemarigny8826]

Really good video-and I just wanted to mention something I saw recently about what to do if you are alone and have a Heart Attack. To buy time : Evidently take very deep breath and cough really deeply [ as if clearing the chest] the cough compresses on the heart and acts like a DIY massage, keep doing this until help arrives. This assumes you can dial 999 and gasp a location !! Also people who are really stresses can take a 6 week course on the NHS to learn Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and learn how to manage stress, worry, depression really effectively. I bet there is a U-Tube video about this too. Last comment-just to say most important to cut out refined sugar - but organic honey is a good thing!!

[@josephabraham3901]

Not True.

[@dhineshkumars1991]

Yup ,where I can learn CBT online

[@user-yy3vd9vx7y]

Very good infos👍From Montréal.

[@JohnKuridala]

good one man