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651: Managing Heart Health with Dr. Matthew J. Budoff
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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally. While we know the importance of exercise, weight management, and blood pressure control, what role do scans and testing play? Can coronary calcium (CAC) scores help detect risks before it's too late? And if arterial plaque is found, are there steps you can take to reverse or manage it? This week, we dive deep into heart disease prevention, diagnostic scans, and practical options to take control of your heart health.
Listen and learn:
What a CAC (coronary artery calcium) score is and why it matters
Safety versus efficacy of statins in heart disease management
Non-statin options for heart health
The difference between managing and reversing heart disease
Costs, options, and taking agency over your cardiovascular wellness
Links
https://calciumscan.com/
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Matthew J. Budoff is a Professor of Medicine at UCLA and the Director of Cardiac CT at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is a leading researcher in the field of non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and a pioneer in coronary artery calcium scoring, focusing on early detection and prevention of heart disease.
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