Host Jessica Gill sits down with Dr. Guneet Vandegraaff, a general cardiologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic, to talk about the heart symptoms people most often dismiss. Instead of dramatic chest-clutching moments, the conversation focuses on subtler signals: getting more winded than usual, unusual fatigue, a flutter in the chest, or quietly cutting back on activities without realizing it.
Dr. Vandegraaff breaks down what atrial fibrillation actually is and the risk factors behind it, then explains how warning signs can present differently for men and women. She offers a memorable way to gauge your own health by comparing your activity level year over year, and shares which symptoms deserve a conversation with your doctor rather than a shrug.
The episode also covers everyday prevention, from brisk walking to knowing your numbers, and what to do if heart disease runs in your family. Dr. Vandegraaff talks about Methodist's approach to continuity of care and how its cardiology subspecialties work together, and she closes with encouragement that most cardiac conditions have a path to management, plus her top three tips for living well. Press play to hear what your heart may be trying to tell you.