Her nails have been sending her a signal for months. The problem is, no one taught her how to read it.
In this video, Dr. Omar Castellanos—a cardiogeriatrician with over 15 years of experience treating hearts over 60—reveals the four nail changes that can indicate silent cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases: from heart failure to peripheral artery disease, including conditions that two years of consultations may have missed.
It's not just about manicures. It's a direct window into the state of your heart and circulation—and most doctors don't take the 30 seconds it takes to look at them.
Has your cardiologist ever examined your nails during a consultation? Let us know in the comments. 🕐 In this video:
00:00 — The patient who went two years without a diagnosis
01:30 — Why nails reflect the state of the heart after 60
04:00 — Warning signs: when to stop watching and go to the emergency room
05:30 — Carmen's case: what no one had connected
08:00 — The 5 protocols for reading your own nails
14:00 — The principle that unites the 4 diseases
16:30 — What to do with this information at your next appointment
⚠️ This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace the evaluation of your doctor. Do not stop or modify any medication without consulting your cardiologist.
⚠️ #CardiovascularHealth #Seniors #DrOmarCastellanos #Cardiogeriatrics #HeartHealth #PeripheralArterialDisease #HeartFailure #VitalSigns #HealthAfter60 #HealthyHeart
Her nails have been sending her a signal for months. The problem is, no one taught her how to read it.
In this video, Dr. Omar Castellanos—a cardiogeriatrician with over 15 years of experience treating hearts over 60—reveals the four nail changes that can indicate silent cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases: from heart failure to peripheral artery disease, including conditions that two years of consultations may have missed.
It's not just about manicures. It's a direct window into the state of your heart and circulation—and most doctors don't take the 30 seconds it takes to look at them.
Has your cardiologist ever examined your nails during a consultation? Let us know in the comments. 🕐 In this video:
00:00 — The patient who went two years without a diagnosis
01:30 — Why nails reflect the state of the heart after 60
04:00 — Warning signs: when to stop watching and go to the emergency room
05:30 — Carmen's case: what no one had connected
08:00 — The 5 protocols for reading your own nails
14:00 — The principle that unites the 4 diseases
16:30 — What to do with this information at your next appointment
⚠️ This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace the evaluation of your doctor. Do not stop or modify any medication without consulting your cardiologist.
⚠️ #CardiovascularHealth #Seniors #DrOmarCastellanos #Cardiogeriatrics #HeartHealth #PeripheralArterialDisease #HeartFailure #VitalSigns #HealthAfter60 #HealthyHeart