Heart Attacks in Women Skyrocket After Menopause: Top Surgeon Reveals 3 Vital Tests

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy London—a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 26 years of experience—to uncover the often-overlooked truths about cardiovascular disease, especially in women. Dr. London shares why menopausal women face triple the risk for heart disease, and what you can do to protect yourself. From the life-saving power of simply moving your body to the three essential tests everyone should be asking for, this conversation breaks down complex health topics into clear, actionable steps. Whether you’re navigating midlife or looking to take preventative measures, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their heart health. About Dr. Jeremy London: Dr. Jeremy London is a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 26 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his surgical training in Denver and Charlotte. A passionate advocate for patient education, Dr. London is on a mission to make health information more accessible through his newsletter, podcast, and social media. He lives in Savannah, Georgia with his wife and their three sons. *** Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more conversations at the intersection of brain science and performance. I'm committed to bringing you evidence-based insights that you can apply to your own health journey. *** A huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts: Caraway: www.caraway.com/neuro for an additional 10% off your purchase LMNT: Use code drinklmnt.com/neuro to get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase. MUD\WTR - The coffee alternative. If you're ready to ditch the crash and sip smarter, go to mudwtr.com and use code NEURO to get 43% off + free shipping. David’s Protein: Buy four cartons and get your fifth one completely free | Head to www.davidprotein.com/neuro Branch Basics: www.branchbasics.com to shop their Premium Starter Kit and save 15% | Code: NEURO *** Topics discussed: 00:00:00: Why women’s cardiovascular risk triples after menopause 00:03:40: Two out of three Alzheimer’s disease patients are women 00:04:47: What are lipid panels 00:05:20: Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide 00:06:13: The three buckets of heart disease 00:07:27: Cholesterol 00:08:47: ApoB 00:10:15: Plaque 00:10:53: Lp(a) 00:14:39: Louisa’s mother’s lab results 00:16:09: Going beyond lab work: Screen tests 00:17:39: Cardiac catheterization 00:19:49: Carotid ultrasound 00:21:07: What is atrial fibrillation and how is it diagnosed? 00:26:37: What you can do yourself to diagnose Afib 00:31:14: What was COVID like in the cardiovascular department? 00:35:47: Blood pressure 00:41:48: AI in the medical field 00:48:07: Exercise to minimize risk of cardiovascular disease 00:53:21: Healthy nutrition to minimize risk of cardiovascular disease 00:55:01: Can supplement eliminate plaque? 00:56:09: Changing our lifestyle and diet to mitigate diseases 00:57:31: Sleep quality to minimize risk of cardiovascular disease *** I’m Louisa Nicola — clinical neuroscientist — Alzheimer’s prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain — reducing Alzheimer’s risk — and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices