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From My Desk...
Each week, I’ll be sharing a little about what’s happening in my world—whether it’s in my role as a cardiologist, the work I’m doing with the Healthy Heart Network, or even personal updates from my family and life. My goal is to give you a closer look at what’s been keeping me busy, while also sharing tips and insights to help you on your own heart health journey. I hope you enjoy these updates and find them helpful as you strive to live well and stay healthy.
Another week has flown by, and once again, there’s plenty to share—both professionally and personally!
Catching Up with Family
Monday night was a special one, as Chelle and I had the chance to catch up with my cousin Tony and his wife while they visited Hobart and Tasmania for a holiday. It’s always great to reconnect, share stories, and enjoy good food together.
Speaking to GPs About Cardiac Care
Tuesday night, I had the privilege of speaking to a group of GPs on current approaches to cardiac failure management and cholesterol lowering. The discussion focused on the four (or five!) pillars of heart failure treatment and the latest in cholesterol-lowering therapies, including PCSK9 inhibitors for high-risk ASCVD patients. A fantastic opportunity to share insights and discuss how we can continue improving patient care. There were lots of questions and patient oriented discussion.
A Trip to Sydney – Family First
On Wednesday, I traveled to Sydney for a very important reason—the memorial service for my sister Michele’s husband, Paul. Being there with family was invaluable, and moments like these remind us of the importance of love, support, and connection. It also serves to remind us of how fast time and life pass.
Moving Week (Almost!)
Back home, Chelle has been working hard getting our new place ready. The mattress arrives mid-week, and we’re hoping to finally move in then! The new TV is installed and hooked up, and while I’ve got it sorted, I’m still figuring out my new coffee machine settings—I’ll get there eventually!
Max’s Fishing Adventures in Tonga
Max is loving the fishing over in Tonga. He landed a 5–10 kg Giant Trevally from the rocks on a light line—a very exciting catch! He’s also had a bit of a rough patch with an ear infection and abscess, but thankfully, he’s now on the mend.
Ella’s First Uni Test & Balancing Work & Study
Ella has been juggling uni and work, and I’m proud to share that she did really well in her first test—a great start to her studies. It’s fantastic to see her getting into the swing of things.
Cholesterol Book – The Rush is On!
I’m deep into reviewing and editing my upcoming book, Cholesterol Explained, aware that the deadline is looming. We’re pushing to have it ready for the World Congress of Clinical Lipidology in June, so the pressure is on!
If you are interested, you can view my other books here : Dr Warrick's books
This Week’s Podcast – Dr. Fiona Foo on Women’s Heart Health
This week’s podcast features Dr. Fiona Foo, who joins me to discuss women and heart health. It’s a must-listen, packed with insights about cardiovascular risk factors unique to women. You can check it out here:
Listen to the episode
Welcoming New Staff to OsteoStrong Hobart
We’re thrilled to welcome new team members to OsteoStrong Hobart—Flynn, Bec, and Bec! Exciting times ahead as they join us on the journey of helping people build better bone health.
This Week’s Question
Which of the following is considered the most effective way to lower LDL cholesterol?
A) A low-fat diet
B) Regular aerobic exercise
C) PCSK9 inhibitors
D) Drinking red wine
(Answer revealed next week!)
Last Week’s Question
Which type of cholesterol is often referred to as "good cholesterol" because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream?
Answer: B) HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
Wishing You a Great Week Ahead!
As always, I hope you’re taking steps to live as well as possible, for as long as possible.
Take care,
