Purple Patch Podcast

Matt welcomes Cardiologist, Brian Keeffe MD, to discuss heart health. During the episode, they discuss the surprising prevalence of heart issues and potential concerns among the athletic population. Many athletes assume they are “heart-healthy” because they train, but this may not always be the case. Don’t leave your heart health to hope and assumptions. This conversation will shed light on considerations, tests, and contributing factors of heart disease. Topics include: Why athletes should even care about heart health? (24:48) “People who do lifelong exercise can still develop the clogging of the arteries - atherosclerosis.” What factors should we consider before launching into high levels of training? What are some things a Cardiologist can uncover in tests and scans? Arrhythmia - What is it? Warning signs? (31:17) "Electrical systems become disorganized and you lose synchronicity.” What are the risks surrounding high cholesterol and lipid medications? When would you recommend a calcium scan