If you or someone you love has had a heart attack, stent, bypass, or high calcium score, this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE breaks down the 10 most critical facts about coronary artery disease (CAD), from understanding the real risks, to reversing progression through precision treatment, to the surprising link between muscle mass, insulin resistance, and heart health. You’ll learn what your doctor may not have told you, and how to protect your heart with the best available science and strategy. 

Key Time Stamps: 

• 00:45 – What coronary artery disease means & common fears after stents or bypass 

• 01:37 – The #1 thing to know & the staggering stats behind heart disease in the U.S. 

• 02:17 – Who is in the highest risk category  

• 02:55 – Why >90% of heart disease is preventable (and how) 

• 03:15 – Understanding insulin resistance and its role in artery disease 

• 04:22 – What your LDL and ApoB numbers should really be 

• 05:25 – Why “mildly elevated” blood pressure isn’t actually mild 

• 05:55 – The powerful link between fitness, muscle mass, and longevity 

• 06:42 – Why visceral fat matters more than BMI or total body fat 

• 07:04 – How mental health, stress, and sleep impact your heart 

• 07:20 – The danger of waiting: 25% of heart disease presents as sudden death 

• 08:05 – Why can HealthspanMD prevent heart disease when the numbers are so bleak 

• 09:33 – What the Heart Longevity Program at HealthspanMD includes 

• 10:55 – The team, tools, and assessments that make this different 

• 13:10 – The timeline for Heart Longevity Program at HealtspanMD 

• 14:25 – Why now? What happens when people wait too long 

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. 

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