Episode 489: Big Heart Health News You'll Want To Know About

This week, Dr. Kahn shares exciting updates from the American College of Cardiology meeting, highlighting several new trials focused on reducing heart events in patients with diabetes and those with established heart disease. The results are promising and could help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and even save lives. Additional topics include vegan diets and cancer risk, heart disease in police officers, the link between Alzheimer's disease and statins, concerns around erythritol sweeteners, Lp(a) levels in stent patients, niacin for fatty liver disease, and the role of beta blockers after heart attacks. This episode is brought to you by Igennus Healthcare Nutrition—formulators of high-quality, science-backed supplements designed for optimal absorption and effectiveness. Their products are rigorously tested and trusted by health professionals worldwide. Visit igennus.com and use code DrKahn to save on your order.

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Episode 489: Big Heart Health News You'll Want To Know About is an episode from Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn by Dr. Joel Kahn.

This episode is 28:08 long.

This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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