Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts explore one of the most common — and potentially dangerous — heart rhythm disorders: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Dr. Walker breaks down this complex condition in simple, practical terms and discusses: ✔ What atrial fibrillation is and how it disrupts the heart’s normal rhythm. ✔ The most common causes — from aging and hypertension to lifestyle and genetics. ✔ The serious risks associated with un...
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Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts explore one of the most common — and potentially dangerous — heart rhythm disorders: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Dr. Walker breaks down this complex condition in simple, practical terms and discusses: ✔ What atrial fibrillation is and how it disrupts the heart’s normal rhythm. ✔ The most common causes — from aging and hypertension to lifestyle and genetics. ✔ The serious risks associated with un...
Ep. 33 - Two Little-Known Tests That Could Save Your Life
Cardiovascular Matters
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2 months ago
Ep. 33 - Two Little-Known Tests That Could Save Your Life
Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts explain the vital role of coronary calcium scores in assessing your heart disease risk. Dr. Walker discusses: ✔ What the coronary calcium score test measures and why it's important. ✔ How calcium buildup relates directly to heart disease risk. ✔ Who should consider getting a calcium score test and at what age. ✔ The significance of high calcium scores and necessary follow-up steps. &...
Cardiovascular Matters
Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts explore one of the most common — and potentially dangerous — heart rhythm disorders: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Dr. Walker breaks down this complex condition in simple, practical terms and discusses: ✔ What atrial fibrillation is and how it disrupts the heart’s normal rhythm. ✔ The most common causes — from aging and hypertension to lifestyle and genetics. ✔ The serious risks associated with un...
