In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia, a cardiovascular surgeon and integrative medicine practitioner, shares valuable insights into preventing and reversing heart disease. He discusses the importance of managing insulin resistance, the role of inflammation in cardiovascular health, and the significance of lipid quality over quantity. Dr. Ovadia also explains the benefits of coronary artery calcium scans and CT angiograms in assessing heart disease risk.

*Join us as we delve into:*
+ Understanding the primary driver of heart disease: insulin resistance
+ Exploring key blood work markers for heart health
+ Differentiating between soft and hard plaque in assessing heart disease risk
+ The value of coronary artery calcium scans and CT angiograms in heart health screening

*This episode is for you if:*
- You want to learn how to manage insulin resistance for better heart health
- You are interested in understanding the latest approaches to heart disease screening
- You seek insights into optimizing cholesterol levels and reducing heart disease risk
- You are curious about the role of inflammation in cardiovascular health and how to address it

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/ChUzFBr_R_U

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Website: https://ifixhearts.com
Social Media: @IFixHearts

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