The Heart of Prevention
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<p>The Heart of Prevention is a podcast that helps clinicians stay up to date on preventive cardiology. Hosted by Cardiovascular Disease Fellow Keerthana Pakanati, MD, each episode features leading experts discussing real-world strategies to prevent heart disease, from lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to medical treatments , including new therapies. This podcast explores emerging research, innovative technologies, and patient-centered approaches, giving listeners actionable tools for their practice. We bring in experts actively shaping the field, ensuring the latest, most practical insights. Whether you're a medical student, resident, or practicing clinician, this podcast challenges, informs, and enhances your approach to cardiovascular prevention.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
South Asian CV Health Recording with Dr. Anurag Mehta + Dr. Maz Afaq
South Asians face one of the highest burdens of premature cardiovascular disease worldwide, yet many remain underrecognized by traditional risk assessment tools. In this episode of The Heart of Prevention, host Dr. Keerthana Pakanati is joined by Dr. Anurag Mehta (Emory University) and Dr. Mazhar Afaq (University of Kansas Health System), Co-Chairs of the South Asian Prevention Network at the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (SAPNA), for an insightful discussion on improving cardiovascular prevention in this high-risk population.Together, they explore the unique "South Asian phenotype," why conventional risk calculators may underestimate risk, and how clinicians can better identify cardiometabolic disease through family history, metabolic risk factors, and culturally informed care. The conversation also highlights the challenges of dietary counseling, the impact of cultural beliefs on healthcare engagement, successful community-based prevention initiatives, and the critical research gaps that remain.Whether you're a clinician caring for South Asian patients or simply interested in advancing equitable cardiovascular prevention, this episode provides practical, evidence-based strategies to improve early detection, risk assessment, and long-term heart health. Tune in to learn how personalized, culturally informed prevention can help close disparities and improve cardiovascular outcomes for South Asian communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 17, 2026
Prevention in Practice: Building What Actually Works
In this episode of The Heart of Prevention, Dr. Keerthana Pakanati is joined by Dr. Neha Pagidipati (Duke University) and Misha Nazrollahzadeh (Joyce Health) to explore what it takes to translate cardiovascular prevention from guidelines into real-world practice.The conversation focuses on building effective prevention clinics, including essential team structures, scalable care models, and the role of interdisciplinary members such as dietitians, pharmacists, APPs, and health coaches. Guests also discuss what tools are truly moving the needle in 2026—from AI and remote monitoring to nutrition platforms—and where enthusiasm may be outpacing evidence.Additional topics include common reasons prevention programs fail, how to demonstrate value to health systems, and the evolving role of nutrition care in the GLP-1 era. The episode closes with rapid-fire insights on indispensable team members and high-impact patient tools, along with reflections on the future of scalable prevention.A practical, implementation-focused discussion for clinicians and leaders aiming to build prevention programs that actually work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 10, 2026
The 2026 Dyslipidemia Guidelines Playbook: From Evidence to Action
Join host Dr. Keerthana Pakanati for an in-depth discussion with two leaders in preventive cardiology, Dr. Roger Blumenthal and Dr. Ty Gluckman, as they break down the highly anticipated 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Dyslipidemia Guidelines. In this episode, the panel explores the biggest updates shaping lipid management today, including LDL-C targets, the PREVENT risk score, coronary artery calcium (CAC), Lp(a), apoB, and the evolving role of personalized risk assessment. The conversation also dives into practical strategies for applying the guidelines in real-world clinical practice, navigating treatment barriers, and improving long-term cardiovascular prevention. Listeners will gain expert insight into: • Key changes in the 2026 dyslipidemia guidelines • Treat-to-target vs. threshold-based therapy • Risk stratification using PREVENT, CAC, Lp(a), and apoB • Lipid management in women and younger patients • Cost, access, adherence, and emerging therapies • The future of preventive cardiology and systems-based care A must-listen episode for clinicians, trainees, and anyone passionate about advancing cardiovascular prevention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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- What is The Heart of Prevention?
<p>The Heart of Prevention is a podcast that helps clinicians stay up to date on preventive cardiology. Hosted by Cardiovascular Disease Fellow Keerthana Pakanati, MD, each episode features leading experts discussing real-world strategies to prevent heart disease, from lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to medical treatments , including new therapies. This podcast explores emerging research, innovative technologies, and patient-centered approaches, giving listeners actionable tools for their practice. We bring in experts actively shaping the field, ensuring the latest, most practical insights. Whether you're a medical student, resident, or practicing clinician, this podcast challenges, informs, and enhances your approach to cardiovascular prevention.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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