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Dr. Mathew Budoff discusses Preventative Cardiology with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Understanding and Preventing Coronary Artery Disease with Dr. Matthew Budoff   In this episode of Rational Wellness Podcasters, the focus is on preventative cardiology with Dr. Matthew Budoff, a professor at UCLA and an expert in cardiac CT and atherosclerosis. The discussion covers the detection, prevention, and possible reversal of coronary artery disease using techniques like the coronary calcium scan and CT angiogram with artificial intelligence. Dr. Budoff explains the significance of atherosclerosis, the benefits of early detection, and personalized medicine approaches. Additionally, the conversation delves into the differences in heart disease presentations between men and women, the role of LDL cholesterol and other biomarkers, and the impact of diet and natural therapies like aged garlic and fish oil on disease progression. The episode also explores the nuances of hormone replacement therapy in women and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive screening and individualized patient care.   00:00 Introduction to Preventative Cardiology 01:11 Understanding Atherosclerosis 02:30 Coronary Calcium Scan Benefits 03:52 When to Get a Calcium Scan 11:13 Soft Plaque vs. Hard Plaque 14:45 Factors Influencing Plaque Formation 16:50 Controversies in LDL Cholesterol 20:40 The Role of LP(a) in Heart Disease 24:15 Current State of HDL Research 25:36 Controversies in Heart Disease Diets 27:53 Challenges in Dietary Studies 29:39 Endothelial Health and Nitric Oxide 32:24 Reversing Plaque with Natural Methods 36:00 Women's Heart Health 39:37 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Disease 43:37 Importance of Screening for Coronary Artery Disease  

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Dr. Mathew Budoff, MD is a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Program Director and Director of Cardiac-CT, Division of Cardiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and he is an investigator with The Lundquist Institute https://lundquist.org/matthew-budoff-md.  Dr. Budoff’s research is devoted to advancing procedures that can help doctors identify patients early that are at high-risk for cardiac events and progression of atherosclerosis. This early detection can lead to patients being placed on the correct therapeutic path to prevent a heart attack. Additionally, Dr. Budoff’s research focuses on determining the effect of different therapies on atherosclerosis and determine if heart disease can be reversed. His office is in Torrance, California and his office number is 310-222-2773.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.