Episode 500: The Long Path to Building an Integrative Cardiology Practice
About this episode
Dr. Joel Kahn reflects on his 36-year career in cardiology and preventive medicine, sharing insights and research findings.
In this special 500th episode of Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn reflects on the personal and professional journey that shaped his 36-year career in cardiology and preventive medicine. From his childhood in Detroit and medical training at the University of Michigan to founding the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, Dr. Kahn shares the mentors, experiences, and lessons that influenced his approach to patient care. He also reviews new research on heart disease mortality in the United States, vitamin K2 and coronary artery calcium progression, plant-based diets for chronic kidney disease, factors influencing carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), and emerging advances in calcium scoring technology. Thank you to Igennus for sponsoring this milestone episode. Visit Igennus.com/DrKahn and use code DRKAHN for savings on their vegan-certified supplements.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Joel Kahn
Topics covered
- integrative cardiology
- preventive medicine
- heart disease research
- plant-based diets
- calcium scoring technology
- mentorship in medicine
Keywords
- cardiology
- preventive medicine
- heart disease
- vitamin K2
- plant-based diets
- CIMT
- calcium scoring
Sponsors
Igennus
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity
Places: Detroit, University of Michigan
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- Episode 502: Prozac (Fluoxetine) and Other Drugs That Injure Endothelium
- Episode 501: The Surprising Science of Gratitude and Heart Health
- Episode 499: Why ApoB Could Be the Most Important Heart Health Test You're Missing
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