Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Episode 468: A Trip to the American Heart Association Meeting 2025
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Nov 18, 2025 Discover the latest breakthroughs from the American Heart Association meeting! Exciting findings include a polypill for heart failure that boosts adherence, and how coffee may reduce atrial fibrillation recurrence. Advances in gene editing to lower cholesterol spark intrigue, while an oral PCSK9 inhibitor shows promise. Early mitral valve repairs can greatly improve survival rates. Plus, new research on tadalafil suggests potential benefits for reducing mortality and dementia. Tune in for these vital health insights!
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Personal Endorsement Of Tryauri Products
- Joel Kahn endorses Tryauri mushroom elixirs and takes them in his coffee.
- He praises their clean ingredients and the founder Evan, urging listeners to try them.
Lycopene Lowers Prostate Cancer Risk
- High dietary lycopene intake (mostly from tomatoes) halved prostate cancer risk in high-cardiovascular-risk men over six years.
- Men can boost lycopene via whole tomatoes or supplements if they dislike tomatoes.
Use Low‑Dose Colchicine After Cardiac Events
- Consider low-dose colchicine (0.5–0.6 mg daily) for secondary prevention in patients with established coronary disease for ≥6 months.
- Expect reduced heart attack (
26%) and stroke (33%) rates with mostly mild GI side effects.