68 - How Advanced Screening Saved My Life | A Candid Talk with My Cardiologist

Health:Further

In this episode, we welcome Dr. John Riddick, a leading cardiologist, to discuss the latest advancements in heart health. We explore preventive cardiology, the importance of cholesterol management, and the role of advanced screening techniques like CT angiograms in detecting and managing heart disease. Dr. Riddick shares insights from his extensive experience, offering practical advice on maintaining heart health, understanding the impact of family history, and the benefits of a proactive approach to cardiovascular care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in heart health and preventive medicine.
Dr. John Riddick is an interventional cardiologist with Centennial Heart Cardiovascular Consultants as well as the Medical Director for the Centennial Heart Center High-Risk Valve Program. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he also completed his residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Riddick completed both a fellowship in cardiology as well as interventional cardiology at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Riddick has authored a number of abstracts on various cardiac subjects and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Amy Liz, and three children.
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