Ask Why Medicine

Why can COVID make you have a heart attack?

March 09, 2022 Gina, Witt, Patti, and Lora Episode 27
Ask Why Medicine
Why can COVID make you have a heart attack?
Show Notes

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Ellie Campbell, DO. Ellie Campbell is a Double Board-Certified Physician who specializes in family medicine and holistic care.

Dr. Campbell delves into her history as a family medicine doctor, and details the event that led her to come across the BaleDoneen method. The team discuss microvascular disease, and how that relates to COVID and long COVID. Dr. Campbell describes some signs and symptoms of long COVID, and steps that one can take if they notice these symptoms in themself or a loved one. Finally, she explains the best method for hugging to cause a positive chemical reaction in the brain.

“Our number one most important strategy in treating long COVID is our lifestyle measures. Therapeutic lifestyle changes- sleep, food, movement, water, and emotions all play a role.” - Ellie Campbell, DO

References:
Blood tests mentioned:
- Myeloperoxidase & Lp-PLA2
- ADMA & SDMA
- NT-proBNP
- High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
- Galectin-3
- High Sensitivity Troponin T
- Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio
- Cystatin C
- EGFR
- Oral Pathogen Screen
- Testing for Cytokines
- Glutathione Level
- Epstein Barr Virus Titer
- Autoimmune Antibodies

Social Media:
Instagram: @campbellfamilymedicine