Podcasts Health Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart #147 Dr. Anish Koka on The Vax, Blood Markers, and Daily Asprin Use

#147 Dr. Anish Koka on The Vax, Blood Markers, and Daily Asprin Use

Published: Sept. 19, 2024, 10 a.m.

In this episode of Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart is joined by Dr. Anish Koka to a cardiologist based in Pennsylvania. They dive deep into a range of topics related to cardiology, focusing on cardiac health, the impacts of the C19Vax on the heart, and the potential benefits of various blood markers in assessing heart disease risk. Dr. Koka shares his knowledge on the vaccine's long-term effects, the role of statins, aspirin use, and the relevance of markers like LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and Lp(a). Additionally, they discuss how these markers influence treatment decisions in practice and explore novel approaches to cardiovascular health.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Anish Koka is a Philadelphia-based cardiologist with a passion for patient-centered care and personalized treatment plans. He runs a private practice and frequently writes and speaks on healthcare policy and cardiac health.

Listeners can learn more about Dr. Anish Koka at his website and on substack @anishkokamd\xa0

Show Notes:

  • (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart\xa0\xa0\xa0

  • (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces Dr. Anish Koka to the listeners

  • (0:50) Dr. Koka gives a brief introduction and background of himself\xa0

  • (4:00) Myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines

  • (6:00) No long-term rise in cardiac issues post-vaccine

  • (9:00) Long-term cardiac complication

  • (12:30) A closer look at triglyceride to HDL ratio

  • (18:00) The history of LDL and its impact on heart health

  • (22:30) The law of diminishing returns in cholesterol management

  • (26:30) Role of CRP in cardiac risk assessment

  • (31:00) Colchicine - a powerful anti-inflammatory drug

  • (35:30) A possible new marker for cardiovascular risk - Lp(a)

  • (44:00) Particle size testing - worth it?

  • (47:30) High oxidized LDL

  • (52:00) Aspirin - general approaches

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.\xa0

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