Stents and other routine heart procedures don’t prevent heart attacks and death

Routine Heart Surgeries DON’T Work?

Bypass surgery and stenting are routinely performed by heart surgeons every day…

And in this country, that adds up to well over a MILLION operations each year.

These invasive procedures are supposed to unblock clogged arteries – and help heart disease patients avoid heart attacks and death.

But two milestone studies found they do practically NOTHING…

Unless you count exposing heart disease patients to surgical risks, like pain, infection, and serious complications.

But in a shocking twist, a NON-INVASIVE method was found to be MUCH safer – and a MUCH better way to reduce deadly risks.

You’ve Got to Have Heart

Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease, affecting more than 18 million Americans.

And as the saying goes, it’s as serious as a heart attack. After all, it’s the number one cause of DEATH in this country.

It’s caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries supplying blood to the heart, causing them to become blocked or “hardened,” and narrow over time.

That can eventually restrict blood flow and oxygen to the heart… and lead to a heart attack or death.

Doctors commonly treat blockages with invasive bypass surgery or stenting, designed to open the arteries and prevent deadly heart attacks.

That sure SOUNDS like a good idea, doesn’t it?

But two different studies have thrown DECADES of previous research out the window…

Finding that bypass surgery, stents, and similar procedures do NOTHING for most folks with hardened or clogged arteries.

Now, I’m not talking about patients rushed to the ER after a heart attack. In that life-or-death situation, clogged arteries must be opened up quickly – and by any means possible.

But I AM talking about patients with STABLE coronary artery disease.

Because the study found that for them, bypass surgery and stenting were NO better at reducing the odds of heart attack and death than doing something FAR less extreme…

Making basic lifestyle changes.

Turns out, combining lifestyle changes with meds was just as effective as bypass surgery and stents at reducing:

Heart attacks
Heart failure
Cardiac arrest
Hospitalization for unstable angina (chest pain caused by too-low blood supply to the heart)
Heart-related death

I should mention – there WAS one case where those procedures DID provide better symptom relief and quality of life…

Folks with frequent angina.

But for everyone else, they were a painful waste of time and money.

Heartfelt Advice

Researchers didn’t specify WHICH meds or lifestyle changes work best – but you know how I feel about many dangerous, side effect inducing drugs.

So taking them – or not – is a choice you have to make with your doctor’s guidance.

But in my view, everyone should make lifestyle changes to improve their health.

To start, I recommend eliminating ALL processed food, which contain dangerous carbs, sugars, and chemicals.

Instead, switch to a whole foods diet – rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats – like the Mediterranean or Paleo diet.

And if you’re not exercising, start now. Even a brisk 20- to 30-minute walk a few times per week helps strengthen your heart.

Finally, consider supplements like vitamin K2, which can stop the calcification that causes arteries to harden, along with other heart-protectors like R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, resveratrol and olive leaf extract.

I also like a formula called VasculoSirt, which you can find online at Amazon. As always, talk with your doctor before adding any new supplement to your regimen.

Source:

”NIH-funded studies show stents and surgery no better than medication, lifestyle changes at reducing cardiac events.” National Institutes of Health, March 30, 2020.

(nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-funded-studies-show-stents-surgery-no-better-medication-lifestyle-changes-reducing-cardiac-events)