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770: The Heart Disease Risk Factor Most Women Aren't Watching: What Your Blood Sugar and Insulin Can Reveal with Dr. Philip Ovadia
What if the cholesterol numbers you’ve been watching aren’t telling you the whole story about your heart?
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to explore why he believes metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance deserve far more attention when assessing cardiovascular risk, especially for women entering perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Ovadia shares what he’s learned after 25 years in heart surgery, including why he’s now routinely operating on patients in their 40s and even 30s. They break down the metabolic warning signs that can appear…
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