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7 Warning Signs You're At Risk Of A Heart Attack
Published 26 days ago • 3 min read
Here's what you can expect today
7 warning signs you're heading for a sudden heart attack
Sickness enters from the mouth
3 tips to lose harmful visceral fat
Read time : 3.1 minutes
Every 36 seconds, someone dies from cardiovascular disease in the US.
Many are high-performing executives who thought they were "fine."
Here's the reality: Sudden heart attacks aren't sudden. And sadly 1 in every 2 first time heart attacks are fatal.
Your body sends warning signals for months.
Even years.
But you're too busy hitting quarterly targets to notice.
You optimize every business metric.
Revenue, profit margins, KPIs.
But ignore the metrics that determine if you'll be alive to see next quarter.
Here are 7 warning signs you can't afford to miss:
1️⃣ Elevated ApoB Levels
More accurate than LDL for predicting heart attacks
ApoB above 130 mg/dL = significantly higher risk
Measures actual particles causing plaque buildup
Most executives never get this tested
2️⃣ Low VO2 Max
Strongest predictor of heart disease and mortality
Better than traditional risk factors
If you're winded climbing stairs, this is you
Sedentary lifestyle = cardiovascular disaster
3️⃣ High Visceral Fat
Dangerous belly fat around organs
You can have normal BMI and still be high risk
Work stress directly increases visceral fat
That stress belly isn't cosmetic. It's deadly.
A Dexa scan can help you understand where you are with visceral fat
4️⃣ Chronic Elevated Stress
Constant work pressure damages your heart
Creates inflammation and plaque buildup
Raises blood pressure and stress hormones
"Normal" corporate stress is killing you
5️⃣ Poor Diet Quality
Irregular eating from meetings and travel
Business lunches and client dinners
Airport food and late-night takeout
Processed food + work stress = heart attack
6️⃣ Sleep Deprivation
Less than 6-7 hours increases heart attack risk
Poor sleep from work stress and midnight emails
Increases inflammation and blood pressure
You're not productive. You're reckless.
7️⃣ Ignoring Warning Symptoms
Chest discomfort during normal activities
Unusual fatigue that doesn't improve
Shortness of breath walking to meetings
Jaw or arm pain you dismiss as "stress"
The irony hits hard.
You track business metrics religiously.
But ignore the ones that determine your survival.
These warnings don't happen overnight.
They build while you're in conference rooms.
Missing family dinners.
Answering emails at midnight.
Most of these are measurable.
Most are addressable.
But only if you prioritize them.
Your company will replace you in months.
Your family never will.
"Sickness enters from the mouth" - Chinese proverb. Very accurate in today's day and age of highly processed, refined foods.
3 Tips To Lose Harmful Visceral Fat
Include 1 moderate-high intensity cardio session every week. The Norwegian 4x4 is one of my favourite workouts for this
Get yourself into a calorie deficit. Take your bodyweight in lbs and times that by 10-12. This is your calorie starting point.
Reduce calories by 200 every time you hit a plateau - You have to keep adjusting calories as you lose weight
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Disclaimer: This email and its content are for informational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am not a licensed medical provider. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, supplement regimen, or overall lifestyle—especially if you have any existing medical conditions or are taking medications. By reading this email, you agree that Andrew Marsham and AMF FZ LLE are not responsible for any health decisions you make based on this information.
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