Episode 512: How Common Is Silent Atherosclerosis? More Common Than You Think
This week, Dr. Kahn reviews several important studies presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. The REACT trial examined how often previously undetected atherosclerosis appears in the coronary, carotid, and femoral arteries. The results are startling and reinforce the importance of the #TestNotGuess approach to cardiovascular health.
Dr. Kahn also discusses encouraging research showing how plant-based diets may reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
Additional topics include:
- NT-proBNP testing for predicting future cardiovascular disease
- The connection between coronary calcium scores and dementia risk
- Hormone replacement therapy and dementia
- Dietary flavanols and Parkinson's disease
- Blood pressure medications that may help protect the brain
- Blood thinners for people with lower-risk atrial fibrillation
- Vitamin K2 and the progression of coronary calcification
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