Episode 500: The Long Path to Building an Integrative Cardiology Practice
Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel KahnShow Notes
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.
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