Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Bonus Podcast: Amy Doneen, DPN, and the Bale-Doneen Method of Heart Disease Reversal
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Jan 17, 2025 Amy Doneen, DPN, a leader in heart disease prevention, discusses the innovative Bale-Doneen Method, which focuses on reversing arterial disease through advanced diagnostics like coronary calcium scanning. She highlights the critical signs of heart disease in women and the role of insulin resistance in atherosclerotic disease. Doneen also emphasizes personalized care and the importance of lifestyle changes, oral health, and stress management in reversing heart disease plaque. Her approach showcases a collaborative effort in preventive cardiology.
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Bale-Doneen Method
- The Bale-Doneen Method, co-founded in 2001, focuses on stabilizing and reversing arterial disease.
- This approach emphasizes identifying and treating the root causes of the disease.
Clinical Data on Reversal
- In 2008, data from 576 patients showed a decrease in arterial thickness over eight years using carotid IMT.
- A later study with 324 patients showed 100% achieved stable plaque over five years.
Carotid IMT Ultrasound
- Request a carotid intimal medial thickness ultrasound to assess arterial health.
- This test is simple, underused, and provides valuable information about plaque characterization.
