# The Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity > The Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity provides advanced cardiac care, focusing on the detection, prevention, and reversal of heart disease through comprehensive screenings and an integrative, plant-based approach. Joel Kahn, MD, and his team offer advanced care using a direct patient model, providing exclusive access to Dr. Kahn, longer consultations, and advanced preventive screenings. Services include the Ultimate Heart Check Up, Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness (CIMT) ultrasounds, advanced labs, calcium scores, genetic testing, and nutrition counseling, with a specialization in managing genetic cholesterol Lipoprotein(a). Driven by a passion for longevity, Dr. Kahn educates patients through his "Young at Heart by Design" program, empowering them to take control of their heart health. Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. ## Key Pages - [About The Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity](https://www.envizionmedical.com/about-us) - [Schedule Appointment](https://www.envizionmedical.com/schedule) - [Contact Us](https://www.envizionmedical.com/contact-us) - [Blog Archive](https://www.envizionmedical.com/blog-archive) ## Booking & Contact - [Schedule Appointment](https://www.envizionmedical.com/schedule) - [Contact Us](https://www.envizionmedical.com/contact-us) ## Providers - [Dr. Joel Kahn](https://www.envizionmedical.com/joel-kahn-md) ## Services - [Cardiology Consultation](https://www.envizionmedical.com/cardiology-consultation) - [Carotid IMT](https://www.envizionmedical.com/carotid-imt) - [Heart Attack](https://www.envizionmedical.com/heart-attack) - [Heart Disease Reversal](https://www.envizionmedical.com/heart-disease-reversal) - [High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol](https://www.envizionmedical.com/high-blood-pressure-cholesterol) - [Lipoprotein(a) Management](https://www.envizionmedical.com/lipoprotein-a-management) - [Prevention of Heart Disease](https://www.envizionmedical.com/prevention-of-heart-disease) - [Preventive Cardiology](https://www.envizionmedical.com/preventive-cardiology) ## Policies - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.envizionmedical.com/accessibility-statement) - [Our Terms](https://www.envizionmedical.com/our-terms) - [Your Privacy](https://www.envizionmedical.com/your-privacy) ## Blog - [Blog Archive](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/blog-archive) - [Ezetimibe (Zetia) May Lower the Risk of Dementia Sevenfold!](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/ezetimibe-zetia-may-lower-the-risk-of-dementia-sevenfold): The animal and cultured-cell models for which we present data substantiate that ezetimibe indeed reduces aggregates across a broad spectrum of biological systems, and that it does so by blocking or dissociating dysfunctional (or non-functional) interaction - [What Do Medical Societies Worldwide Advise for Saturated Fat Intake?](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/what-do-medical-societies-worldwide-advise-for-saturated-fat-intake): The official positions of WHO, AHA, ESC and most national cardiology and heart foundations still recommend keeping saturated fat ≤10% of energy for the general population and closer to 5–7% for those at elevated cardiovascular risk. - [What Do Cardiologists Say About the New Food Pyramid? Eat Plants](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/what-do-cardiologists-say-about-the-new-food-pyramid-eat-plants): Plant-forward eating patterns remain the most consistent dietary strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk. - [Why You Need an Apple Watch to Monitor for Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/why-you-need-an-apple-watch-to-monitor-for-atrial-fibrillation): This randomized controlled trial provides evidence that 6-month smartwatch-based AF screening enhances the detection rate of new onset AF compared with standard care in patients at elevated stroke risk. - [Can Higher Omega-3 Blood Levels Help Prevent Early Dementia?](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/can-higher-omega-3-blood-levels-help-prevent-early-dementia): This study expands the evidence of a beneficial association of omega-3 and LOD to EOD as well. These findings suggest that an increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids earlier in life may slow the development of EOD. - [Does Limiting Saturated Fat Intake in Food Matter for Heart Patients?](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/does-limiting-saturated-fat-intake-in-food-matter-for-heart-patients): Among persons at high cardiovascular risk, low- to moderate-certainty evidence was found for important reductions in mortality and major cardiovascular events, particularly for MI, with respect to replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat. - [Are "Carry Out" Meals Destroying Your Health? Maybe So!](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/are-carry-out-meals-destroying-your-health-maybe-sod): Although TFC alone was not associated with mortality, dietary inflammation predicted increased all-cause mortality, suggesting a potential long-term pathway. - [Oral Semiglutide Is Approved For Weight Loss: The Revolution Continues](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/oral-semiglutide-is-approved-for-weight-loss-the-revolution-continues): Oral semaglutide at a dose of 25 mg once daily resulted in a greater mean reduction in body weight than placebo in participants with overweight or obesity. - [Reducing Saturated Fats in Patients at High Risk Reduces Death and Heart Attack](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/reducing-saturated-fats-in-patients-at-high-risk-reduces-death-and-heart-attack): Among persons at high cardiovascular risk, low- to moderate-certainty evidence was found for important reductions in mortality and major cardiovascular events, particularly for MI, with respect to replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat. - [Want to Live Longer? Get Adequate Sleep](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/want-to-live-longer-get-adequate-sleep): These findings demonstrate the importance of adequate sleep in all communities regardless of income level, access to health care services, or geographical classification. - [How to Add 12-14 Years to Your Lifespan Starting Now](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/how-to-add-12-14-years-to-your-lifespan-starting-now): Adding roughly 10–14 extra years of life is achievable for many people by consistently following a small set of scientifically proven lifestyle habits, especially when started by midlife - [Can a Plant Based Healthy Diet Preserve Muscle Mass?](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/can-a-plant-based-healthy-diet-preserve-muscle-mass): Our study indicated that adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet was associated with a lower risk of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity, with this association partially mediated by inflammatory biomarkers. - [Sleep Apnea is a Risk for Parkinson's Disease: Have You Been Tested?](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/sleep-apnea-is-a-risk-for-parkinsons-disease-have-you-been-tested"): Sleep apnea appeared to be an independent risk factor for the later development of PD and could be modified by early treatment with CPAP. - [Do High Protein Diets Increase the Risk of Heart Events and Death?](https://www.orthopedicwellness.com/do-high-protein-diets-increase-the-risk-of-heart-events-and-death): Higher protein intake was related to higher incidence of MACE in participants over 55 years old, but the association was not evident in their counterparts younger than 55 years old. - [Blog Archive](https://www.mariondermatology.com/blog-archive): Access previous blog posts. - [Can A Lower LDL-Cholesterol Lower Heart Attacks in Heart Patients in Just 3 Years?](https://www.mariondermatology.com/blog/can-a-lower-ldl-cholesterol-lower-heart-attacks-in-heart-patients-in-just-3-years): Discussion on LDL-cholesterol reduction and heart attack risk. - [3 Small (or Big) Steps to Better Heart Health](https://www.mariondermatology.com/blog/3-small-or-big-steps-to-better-heart-health): Research on lifestyle changes for cardiovascular health. - [Why You Must Know Your Lipoprotein(a) Level and Your Calcium Score](https://www.mariondermatology.com/blog/why-you-must-know-your-lipoproteina-level-and-your-calcium-score): Importance of Lp(a) and CAC scoring for heart disease risk. - [What Are The Odds Over 10 Years of Developing Coronary Lesions After a Normal CT Angiogram?](https://www.mariondermatology.com/blog/what-are-the-odds-over-10-years-of-developing-coronary-lesions-after-a-normal-ct-angiogram): Insights into coronary artery disease development post-CCTA. - [Blog Archive](https://www.skinworksny.com/blog-archive): Access to all blog posts. - [Would You Take an Injection That Permanently Lowered Your Cholesterol? (It Is Years Away)](https://www.skinworksny.com/blog/would-you-take-an-injection-that-permanently-lowered-your-cholesterol-it-is-years-away): Discussion on gene-editing therapy for cholesterol. - [The Most Powerful Weight Loss Drug: What About Addressing the Root Causes?](https://www.skinworksny.com/blog/the-most-powerful-weight-loss-drug-what-about-addressing-the-root-causes): Article on new weight loss medications and root causes of obesity. - [If You Had $2 Million a Year To Focus on Wellness, What Would Your Top 41 Lessons Be?](https://www.skinworksny.com/blog/if-you-had-2-million-a-year-to-focus-on-wellness-what-would-your-top-41-lessons-be): Insights from a tech entrepreneur's wellness journey. - [What is the Best Type of Exercise for Artery Health?](https://www.skinworksny.com/blog/what-is-the-best-type-of-exercise-for-artery-health): Research on exercise modalities for endothelial function. - [All Blog Posts](https://www.sepapain.com/blog-archive) - [More on Strength Training: Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes!](https://www.sepapain.com/blog/more-on-strength-training-lower-your-risk-of-type-2-diabetes) - [Women, Are You Strength Training? New Data Says You Should Be Lifting!](https://www.sepapain.com/blog/women-are-you-strength-training-new-data-says-you-should-be-lifting) - [Vitamin K2/MK-7 Slows Calcification in Heart Arteries: Does it Matter?](https://www.sepapain.com/blog/vitamin-k2mk-7-slows-calcification-in-heart-arteries-does-it-matter) - [Are You Prepared for The Years of Aging Ahead? A Useful Tool](https://www.sepapain.com/blog/are-you-prepared-for-the-years-of-aging-ahead-a-useful-tool) - [Blog Archive](https://www.envizionmedical.com/blog-archive) - [A Natural Approach to Appetite Suppression and Weight Loss: Bitter Hops Extract](https://www.envizionmedical.com/a-natural-approach-to-appetite-suppression-and-weight-loss-bitter-hops-extract) - [Do You Have A Risk Factor for Aortic Dissection (Like Lindsey Graham Had)?](https://www.envizionmedical.com/do-you-have-a-risk-factor-for-aortic-dissection-like-lindsey-graham-had) - [Is All The Conversation about Microplastics Important? A Big Fat Yes. Don't Smoke!](https://www.envizionmedical.com/is-all-the-conversation-about-microplastics-important-a-big-fat-yes-dont-smoke) - [What Inflammation Test Should be Ordered With a Lipoprotein(a) Level?](https://www.envizionmedical.com/what-inflammation-test-should-be-ordered-with-a-lipoproteina-level) - [How Does Sleep Apnea Impact Your Brain? Get a Home Sleep Study](https://www.envizionmedical.com/how-does-sleep-apnea-impact-your-brain-get-a-home-sleep-study) - [Blog Archive](https://www.kahnlongevitycenter.com/blog-archive/)