This week on IMAGE The Check-in, preventive cardiologist Dr Paddy Barrett joins Ellie Balfe to explore what every woman needs to know about heart health.

Dr Barrett explains his work in risk evaluation and why understanding your personal numbers is the most powerful step in prevention. Together, they unpack why heart disease remains the leading killer of women, how symptoms differ from men, and what women can do to protect their hearts at every age to live well, longer.

They cover the impact of hormones, inflammation, and cholesterol, as well as practical insights on blood pressure, exercise, and nutrition. Dr Barrett also introduces his three pillars for a meaningful life: Lifespan, Health-span, and Soul-span - and how each connects to the way we live and find purpose.

A conversation that blends science and soul, this episode will leave you feeling informed, hopeful, and motivated to look after the most important muscle in your body - your heart.

Key takeaways:

• What risk really means and how to evaluate your own heart health

• The truth about cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation

• How menopause changes cardiovascular risk

• Why emotional well-being is central to heart health

• The three pillars of Lifespan, Healthspan and Soulspan

IMAGE The Check-in is part of the IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung, Waterstone Clinic, Irish Life Health and its4women. 

***Disclaimer***

IMAGE The Check-in is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, medical advice. The content shared in each episode is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is given as to the completeness or correctness of the information, and reliance on any information provided in the podcast is solely at your own risk. Always seek the guidance of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your own health, medical condition, or treatment options.

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