Part 2: How to Fight Heart Disease with Cardiologist Dr. Monica Aggarwal
Oct 27, 2021
Watch Episode 149 with Dr. Monica Aggarwal:
We are back for round two with Dr. Monica Aggarwal. If you havenât listened to the first episode (#148), go back and listen to her origin story. Dr. Aggarwal takes a different approach to heart health than most cardiologists. Instead of stents and blood-thinners, she uses lifestyle and nutrition as a patientâs first line of defense. Named a New Generation Innovator by Cardiology Today, Dr. Aggarwal is helping people live longerânot just masking the symptoms of heart disease. Everyone has some level of risk when it comes to heart health. No matter your age or lifestyle, we can all benefit from hearing what Dr. Aggarwal has to say. We just couldnât fit all of her knowledge into one episode!
Listen to Episode 149 with Dr. Monica Aggarwal:
[Tweet “A stent doesnât make you live longerâit makes you feel better. What will make you live longer is optimal medical therapy and optimal lifestyle change.” – Dr. Monica Aggarwal]
What we discuss in this episode:
Calculating oneâs relative risk of heart diseaseÂ
Why healthy eating matters even in childhood
Understanding plaque and its consequences
What is a stent and what does it actually do?Â
Nutritional tips to lower risk of heart disease
Understanding the difference between saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats
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