Good Life Project Beyond Diet & Exercise: Radical New Ways to Protect Your Heart | Future of Medicine [Ep. 4]
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Nov 24, 2025 Join Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, as she dives into the innovative world of heart health. Discover how AI is transforming early detection and personalized treatment of heart disease. Dr. Bhatt discusses tackling gender bias in diagnosis, the role of wearables, and the importance of lifestyle habits in cardiovascular care. She also shares her vision for AI's future in individual risk assessment and its potential to enhance clinician support. This conversation is a must for anyone interested in the future of healthcare!
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Check The Core Heart Metrics
- Get your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar checked regularly and act on abnormal results.
- Keep LDL low, manage A1C, and control blood pressure to reduce heart disease risk.
Women Often Get Labeled 'Anxious'
- Dr. Ami Bhatt recounted an HLTH panel where about 80% of women reported being told symptoms were anxiety.
- She highlights persistent bias and the need for patients to advocate for themselves.
Multiple Factors Drive Plaque Development
- Cholesterol, inflammation, diabetes, and blood pressure interact to drive plaque formation.
- Focus on these combined factors rather than any single number to prevent vascular disease.