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The Heart Scan That Could Save Your Life

Watch the full conversation from Episode 913: https://youtu.be/N7gjmH9jE_M?si=I9iBYpuUTKMcF5oa A coronary calcium scan can reveal plaque that blood work cannot measure. In this segment from Episode 913 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia compare calcium scans, coronary CT angiograms, and CIMT scans. Learn what each test shows, what it can miss, and why a zero CAC score needs context. Dr. Ovadia explains how age, family history, and metabolic health shape his approach to screening. He also shares why he now sees patients in their 30s needing bypass surgery. The discussion covers insulin resistance, inflammation, and blood tests that add to the picture. Hear the benefits and tradeoffs of heart imaging so you can ask better questions about your ris…