Heart-Brain Health Connection: An In-depth Discussion with Dr. Ami Bhatt
In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Ami Bhatt, a physician and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, we delve into the world of heart and brain health. As Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Bhatt is leading healthcare innovation initiatives and pioneering personalized virtual cardiovascular care models.
With extensive experience in outpatient and telecardiology, she shares interesting insights on the prevention and management of heart and brain diseases. During the discussion, she emphasizes the importance of measuring cholesterol and blood pressure levels, adopting healthy dietary habits, and increasing physical activity.
She highlights the looming epidemic of hypertension in the U.S. and underscores the need for blood pressure monitors at home. Dr. Bhatt envisions a promising future of health technology facilitating heart-brain health and sees digital tools playing a pivotal role in the process.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:15 Dr. Bhatt's Journey into Healthcare Innovation
03:34 The Connection Between Heart and Brain Health
05:46 Key Indicators for a Healthy Heart
08:44 The Role of Nutrition in Heart and Brain Health
11:02 Understanding Risk Factors for Heart and Brain Health
16:38 The Importance of Regular Blood Pressure Monitoring
24:27 The Future of Health Technology in Heart and Brain Health
30:18 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Dr. Ami Bhatt, MD
Chief Innovation Officer, American College of Cardiology
Dr. Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC, is the Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, where she leads healthcare innovation initiatives. With a background from Harvard College and the Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Bhatt completed her residency and fellowships at renowned institutions including Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital.
She served as an endowed scholar in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and directed the program for over a decade. Dr. Bhatt's expertise extends to outpatient and telecardiology, and she holds positions as a premedical mentor and associate professor at Harvard Medical School.
Drawing from nearly a decade of experience in telemedicine and digital health, she pioneers personalized virtual cardiovascular care models, aiming to overcome access barriers. Dr. Bhatt envisions a future where cutting-edge, personalized care is accessible to all, strengthening clinician-patient partnerships for lasting health outcomes through the American College of Cardiology's Innovation Program.
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