How's Your Heart
Heart disease remains the #1 killer of men, yet many men don't know they're at risk until it's too late. In this Men's Health Month special, Reggie Hicks sits down with board-certified cardiologist Dr. David Montgomery, founder of PREventClinic in Atlanta, to discuss what every man should know about heart health, prevention, family history, and taking control of his future.
Topics include:
✔ Why heart disease is still the leading cause of death
✔ Why many men avoid doctors and health screenings
✔ The warning signs of cardiovascular disease
✔ Family history and genetic risk
✔ Blood pressure, cholesterol, and the numbers every man should know
✔ The connection between heart health and prostate cancer
✔ Erectile dysfunction as a possible warning sign of vascular disease
✔ Stroke prevention
✔ The truth about GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy
✔ What tests every man should consider after age 40
✔ Practical steps to improve your heart health today
Key Takeaways
"Be afraid and do it anyway."
"Find a doctor you trust."
"If you don't test, you don't know." "
Your family history is not your destiny—it is your roadmap.
Recommended Heart Health Checklist According to Dr. Montgomery, men over 40 should discuss:
• Stress testing
• Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
• Coronary calcium/plaque score CT scan
• Lipoprotein(a) blood testing
• Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screening
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Learn more about Dr. Montgomery:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealth
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjIfUHkFoHyjlIY8gizof