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Doc Talk 2026 Episode 3: Heart Disease Prevention | Know Your Numbers

In this episode of Doc Talk, Dr. Paul Connelly sits down with Dr. Charles Burdette to discuss coronary artery disease, stroke risk, and why heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States and around the world. With one in three deaths linked to heart disease and a heart attack occurring every 40 seconds, this conversation focuses on practical steps viewers can take to become more heart healthy and better understand their personal risk factors. Dr. Burdette breaks down the importance of knowing your numbers, including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, A1C, BMI, and exercise goals. The discussion covers major risk factors such as smoking, vaping, diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea, and hypertension, while also explaining how lifestyle choices and regular monitoring can help reduce long term cardiovascular risk. Viewers will also learn about common symptoms like shortness of breath, swelling, palpitations, and silent heart attack signs that may appear differently in women and people living with diabetes. The episode also walks through how physicians evaluate heart disease, including lab work, EKGs, stress tests, cardiac imaging, and catheterization procedures. Watch Doc Talk weeknights at 7 PM on Cozi TV, or stream episodes anytime on Facebook and YouTube. Take control of your heart health, learn the warning signs, and stay informed with trusted medical insight from local experts.