Latest / Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
50. 50% of Heart Disease Is Diagnosed Too Late—Here's How to Avoid It
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death, yet most people don't realize how preventable it actually is.
In this solo episode of Extend, I'm kicking off our new series on preventative medicine by breaking down the essential tests and metrics you need to know to protect your heart. I'll walk you through the four key areas I evaluate in every patient—ischemia, blood pressure, electrical function, and cardiac capacity—and explain how you can assess your own risk starting today.
You'll also learn about the most underutilized tests in cardiology, including the coronary calcium score…
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