Episode 1: The Widowmaker Heart Attack: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

from 518 Thrives Healthcast · host Dr. Disha Spath

In this first episode of The 518 Thrives Healthcast, Dr. Disha Spath interviews Saratoga cardiologist, Dr. Disha Mookherjee Philip, who explains the widowmaker heart attack, caused by a blockage in the left anterior descending (LAD) artery — one of the most dangerous forms of heart attack. Learn the early warning signs of LAD artery blockage, risk factors for coronary artery disease, and how screening tests like calcium scoring may help detect heart disease before symptoms appear. If you live in the Albany and Capital Region, this episode covers what every adult over 40 should know about protecting their heart.

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