Episode 229
229: The Red Flag Warnings of Heart Attack and Strokes - Dr. Bradley Bale and Dr. Amy Doneen
The Red Flag Warnings of Heart Attack and Stroke
Episode #229 with Dr. Bradley Bale and Dr. Amy Doneen
Today’s Episode:
Dr. Bradley Bale and Dr. Amy Doneen are the doctors behind the BaleDoneen Method. This is a method practiced by healthcare practitioners to detect and treat cardiovascular disease to halt, stabilize, and even reverse cardiovascular disease and help people avoid large life events like heart attacks and strokes. Through their research, they have discovered that treating inflammation can also prevent damage to the small vessels which leads to many of the diseases caused by aging.
Dentists play a huge role in the process, because periodontal disease or endonitic disease are inflammation factors. They believe in an integrative approach where all of the healthcare providers work together to fight inflammation and be on the lookout for markers that can indicate inflammation. Today, they share some red flags that dental providers can look out for and ultimately save their patient’s health. Dr. Bale and Dr. Doneen are the authors of The Heart Attack Gene, a valuable read for cutting edge dental professionals.
Show Notes
[02:45] Dr. Doneen and Dr. Bale have been working together for the last 20 years. They look at arterial disease through the lens of inflammation and early disease detection.
[03:42] The BaleDoneen method also has an impact on protecting the small vessels that cause diseases of aging.
[04:04] Dental colleagues are key in fighting inflammation.
[04:43] Inflammation drives the formation of arterial disease and triggers events like heart attack and stroke. High-risk periodontal pathogens will drive that inflammation.
[08:07] Dr. Doneen shares why fighting inflammation is so important now during the pandemic. They have research that demonstrates causality with high-risk pathogens.
[10:42] The common denominator of people who perish with COVID-19 is micro vascular disease in the pulmonary tract. It's all due to inflammation.
[14:08] Dr. Doneen shares red flags such as a diagonal earlobe crease Frank's sign. Male pattern baldness is another sign. White coat hypertension also places people at risk.
[16:57] Dr. Bale talks about fordyce granules and how that can be a marker of hyperlipidemia which can increase risk of arterial disease.
[18:18] Anybody with a blood pressure of 120/80 is at risk and should monitor their blood pressure.
[21:09] It's critical to go to the dentist and maintain periodontal health.
[24:18] Beat the Heart Attack Gene was written to help the public learn how to look for inflammatory markers and fight inflammation.
[25:48] Dr. Doneen and Dr. Bale are excited about the future of preventing microvascular disease. That's what their new book will be about.
[28:34] Dr. Doneen shares a special offer on their 16-hour preceptorship program on the BaleDoneen Method. They have an online program. You can learn more on BaleDoneen.com.
[30:29] Incorporating information from The Heart Attack Gene is cutting-edge dental science. Hygienists who are taking care of periodontal disease are saving lives.
Links and Resources:
The Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center
Beat the Heart Attack Gene: The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
