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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we delved into the fascinating world of cardiovascular health, specifically focusing on hypertension, with the esteemed cardiologist Dr. Maria Emilia Figueiredo Teixeira from Brazil. Dr. Maria Emilia shared insights from her groundbreaking research on the influence of gratitude, forgiveness, and spirituality on hypertension control.
00:00:00 – Introduction to Hypertension Concerns00:05:30 – Research on Central Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function00:09:39 – Defining Spirituality, Religiosity, and Religion00:13:10 – Simple Intervention Approach in the Study00:14:40 – Participants and Hypertension Stages00:16:33 – Utilization of WhatsApp for Messaging00:20:16 – Discussion on One-Time Actions00:22:44 – Results of the Study00:24:11 – Standard of Care in Brazil00:25:17 – Future Plans and Scaling the Intervention00:28:50 – Gratitude and Conclusion
Our podcast guest:
Dr. Maria Emilia Figueiredo Teixeira MD, PhD, FESC
Cardiologist and Researcher at the Hypertension Unit of the Federal University of Goiás, Brazil.
Dr. Maria Emilia on Instagram
Watch the audio-only version on YouTube
Reference
FEEL Study: Focus on Spirituality, Gratitude Can Lead to Decrease in BP, Increase in FMD
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