The Latest Science on Preventing Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis: Best Heart Tests, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes with Joel Kahn, MD

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Sep 14, 2023

Dr. Joel Kahn, a practicing cardiologist, discusses heart health on The Dhru Purohit Podcast. They explore screening tests, biomarkers, Cleerly scan, HIIT training, lifestyle tips, nitric oxide production, personalized medicine for heart disease, supplements, genetic testing, and dietary protein for longevity.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Importance of Conducting Heart Health Tests

02:15 • 5min

The Benefits of Magnesium and Red Light Therapy for Heart Health

07:10 • 6min

Optimal Blood Tests for Assessing Heart Health

12:41 • 19min

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Preventing Heart Disease

32:05 • 2min

Lifestyle Components and Soft Plaque Buildup in Arteries

34:10 • 2min

Impact of Trans Fats on Heart Health

36:17 • 26min

Personalized Testing and Treatment for Heart Disease and Cholesterol Levels

01:02:12 • 34min

Approach to the Community

01:35:46 • 3min

Running Restaurants, Challenges, and Introduction to 'Try This' Newsletter

01:39:02 • 3min

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Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Joel Kahn to discuss the different screening tests and biomarkers that can paint a clearer picture of heart health.

Dr. Joel Kahn is a practicing cardiologist and a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He’s triple-board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and interventional cardiology.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Kahn dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

-How to truly know if your heart is healthy (2:16 / 2:16)

-The various blood and metabolic biomarkers for testing cardiac function (4:00 / 4:00)

-The Cleerly scan for measuring soft plaque (17:47 / 15:16)

-Dr. Kahn’s recommendations for HIIT and resistance training (25:15 / 22:33)

-Lifestyle tips for reducing soft plaque build-up (34:20 / 30:24)

-Endothelial health, nitric oxide production, and the risk for heart disease (40:50 / 36:51)

-What specific biomarkers can tell us about heart disease risk and the role of personalized medicine for effective treatment interventions (45:36 / 41:39)

-Supplements to aid in lowering soft plaque levels (53:57 / 50:00)

-Genetic testing for assessing heart disease risk (1:02:46 / 58:48)

-Dr. Kahn’s thoughts on dietary protein and resistance training for longevity (1:15:31 / 1:11:58)

-What Dr. Kahn does daily to support his longevity (1:31:30 / 1:28:00)

Also mentioned in this episode:

-Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity

-Heart Doc VIP Dr. Joel Kahn’s podcast

-What Do I Do With My High Coronary Calcium CT Results: A Guide

-HIIT Training Improves Soft Plaque (study)

-Try This: VO2 Max as the Best Predictor of Longevity

-GB Insight Genetic Testing and Analysis

-Maxi Health Kyolic 400 Aged Garlic Extract

-Gotu Kola and Pycnogenol French Maritime Pine Bark Extracts

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