Dr. Mickey Barber, CEO and CMO of Cenegenics Carolinas was recently a featured guest on HealthRadio, a national internet radio show that discusses various health issues. She was asked to contribute as an expert relating to hormones and how they relate to heart health. States Dr. Barber, “Hormones are important when it comes to heart health, and they are underappreciated. “ February is American Heart Month.
Dr. Derrick DeSilva, the host of HealthRadio which is broadcast across the country, asked Dr. Barber about the roles hormones can play in a person’s heart health in both men and women. Dr. Barber states that both estrogen and testosterone play a larger role in heart health than many may think. She states, “Estrogen levels in both in men and women are directly related to heart health. Estrogen levels affect the elasticity in blood vessels and arteries that provide adequate function of heart.” She further explains that low testosterone levels can have a negative effect on heart health in both genders.
In addition to the national attention, Dr. Barber was recently asked to discuss male menopause in an article in the Post and Courier titled, “Tackling the Aging Process” which was written by columnist Ken Burger and featured Dr. Barber as an expert on the aging process.
Cenegenics Carolinas is an age management medical facility. A board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Barber holds a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in anesthesiology and internship in general surgery at Tulane University Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in obstetrical anesthesia at Harvard Medical School/Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She later earned Physician Training & Certification in Age Management Medicine from the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF) and the Foundation for Care Management (FCM).
