E37 | Cardiovascular Expert Dr. Jay Shah on Prioritising Preventative Medicine

How often do you check your blood pressure? Hypertension affects 1.4 billion of us globally, and this number is only increasing. It is the world’s most common chronic condition and the most common modifiable cause of death.Today’s guest explains what high-blood pressure is and how you can prevent its development.

 

Dr. Jay Shah is a renowned cardiac specialist in the US. Dr. Shah's expertise shines as he shares his journey of building a complete cardiovascular service with Aktiia, a groundbreaking startup transforming hypertension management.

 

Dr. Shah urges you to prioritise preventive medicine, explaining that 75% of healthcare spending in the US is on reactive events caused by chronic diseases. You'll discover Aktiia, an innovative device with phone software for continuous blood pressure monitoring, essential for understanding hypertension's impact on the 1.4 billion affected worldwide. Dr. Shah empowers you to take control of your health through self-experimentation and lifestyle interventions, encouraging a personalised approach to well-being.

 

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• How did Dr. Jay Shah build a comprehensive cardiovascular service from scratch at the MAYO Clinic
• Why does Dr. Shah advocate for prioritising preventive medicine, and how does it impact healthcare spending
• How can self-experimentation and lifestyle interventions empower individuals to take control of their health
• The significance of calcium scoring in predicting cardiovascular disease

 

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