August 5, 2025
83. Dr. Joel Kahn: Why Most Cardiologists Are Missing the Real Causes of Heart Disease
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What if everything you've been told about preventing heart disease is only half the story? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Joel Kahn, a pioneering preventive cardiologist who's spent decades challenging the traditional approach to cardiovascular medicine. We explore why the 1961 Framingham risk factors represent an incomplete picture of heart disease, and the hidden culprits damaging your blood vessels every day. We also dive into why a $100 calcium score should be as routine as a mammogram, how your cooking methods could be aging your arteries, and the surprising connection between erectile dysfunction and heart attacks. Dr. Joel Kahn is a preventive cardiologist, author, and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. He is one of the few cardiologists advocating for plant-based nutrition and comprehensive lifestyle medicine. He's written multiple books including "The Whole Heart Solution" and hosts "Heart Doc VIP" podcast. We Also Discuss: Beyond Cholesterol: The 20+ Hidden Risk Factors Your Doctor Isn't Checking The $100 Test That Could Save Your Life (And Why Insurance Won't Cover It) Advanced Glycation End Products: How Your Barbecue Is Aging Your Arteries The Glycocalyx: Your Body's Secret Vascular Protection System Why Every Man with ED Needs a Calcium Score TMAO and the Dark Side of Choline Supplements Blood Pressure Devices That Work Without Pills The Trauma Surgeon with Perfect Arteries Despite Sky-High Cholesterol EECP Therapy: The NASA Technology Rebuilding Hearts Nitric Oxide: The Nobel Prize-Winning Molecule You're Probably Destroying ApoB vs. LDL: The One Number That Matters Most Why Listerine Might Be Sabotaging Your Blood Pressure Thank You for Our Sponsors: NextHealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/ Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Dr. Joel Kahn: Website: https://www.drjoelkahn.com/ Instagram: @drjkahn