This video bothered me enough that I had to respond.

Some of the concerns are fair. Patients should ask questions. Lifestyle matters, and polypharmacy is real. But many of the conclusions are far too absolute, and several of the medical claims are simply not supported by good evidence.

Here’s my take as a cardiologist.

#cardiology #hearthealth #statins #medicaleducation #evidencebasedmedicine

In this Cedars-Sinai Health and Wellness Talk, Dr. Rigved V. Tadwalkar discusses how diabetes affects long-term cardiovascular health and why care has moved beyond blood sugar alone. The talk reviews evidence-based strategies to better understand risk, protect the heart and kidneys, and approach diabetes through a broader cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic lens.

Disclaimer:

This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Please discuss your individual care with your treating clinician.

What do organic food, pesticides, plastics, and everyday grocery choices have to do with your heart health?

In this compelling presentation from the 13th Annual Women’s Heart Symposium, cardiologist Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar (Pacific Heart Institute) breaks down the surprising ways that environmental exposures and consumer habits can influence cardiovascular health. This talk explores the intersection of nutrition, environmental toxins, and heart disease prevention, helping viewers understand how everyday decisions may impact long-term health.

Dr. Tadwalkar explains why the conversation around organic vs conventional foods is more complex than most people realize. While organic foods often contain lower pesticide residues, they are not pesticide-free, and some organic farming methods can introduce other exposures such as copper-based fungicides or heavy metals. He also highlights a key truth many patients overlook: “organic junk food is still junk food.”

This session also dives into practical tools for reducing exposure to environmental toxins in your daily life. Dr. Tadwalkar discusses how smarter shopping strategies such as understanding the “Clean 15” and “Dirty Dozen” produce lists can help consumers prioritize which foods are worth buying organic and which ones may carry lower pesticide burdens when purchased conventionally.
Throughout the talk, Dr. Tadwalkar emphasizes a patient-centered approach to cardiovascular prevention that goes beyond traditional risk factors. From microplastics and food packaging to pesticides and dietary patterns, the modern environment is shaping heart health in ways medicine is only beginning to fully understand.

This lecture was recorded during the Women’s Heart Symposium 2026, a one-day educational event bringing together leading cardiologists and researchers to explore the emerging science around environmental toxins, pollution, and cardiovascular disease, including topics such as PFAS “forever chemicals,” wildfire smoke exposure, microplastics, and endocrine disruptors.

Key Topics Covered

Organic vs conventional foods and pesticide exposure
The “Clean 15” and “Dirty Dozen” produce lists
Environmental toxins and cardiovascular disease
Nutrition myths and heart health
How food systems and consumer habits influence long-term health

About the Women’s Heart Symposium

The Women’s Heart Symposium is an annual educational event now in its 13th year, focused on advancing awareness, prevention, and research in women’s cardiovascular health, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and community advocates for a full day of talks, panels, and evidence-based discussion.

Subscribe for more conversations on:
Women’s cardiovascular health
Environmental health and toxins
Preventive cardiology
Lifestyle medicine and heart disease prevention

Innovation in cardiology does not happen in silos. It happens when education, advocacy, and patient-centered care come together.

In this episode of Beating the Odds: Conference Conversations, Marc Bains talks with with Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar, consultative cardiologist and partner at the Pacific Heart Institute in Santa Monica, California.

Dr. Tadwalkar shares what excites him most about the future of cardiovascular care, from cardiometabolic therapies and lipid innovation to advances in pericardial disease, electrophysiology, and device-based treatments. He also speaks candidly about the role of education, community support, and why advocacy organizations are essential to helping patients and caregivers navigate complex heart conditions.

This conversation highlights how innovation is not just about new therapies, but about building systems of care that support people far beyond the clinic walls.

About HeartLife Foundation:
HeartLife is Canada’s first patient-led cardiovascular foundation, empowering individuals living with heart failure through education, community, and access to resources like HeartLife Academy, caregiver support networks, and advocacy opportunities.

Follow HeartLife Foundation:
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📱 Facebook: HeartLife Foundation
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#HeartLife #BeatingTheOdds #CardiologyInnovation #HeartHealth #PatientEducation #CardiometabolicHealth #Pericarditis #HeartFailure #ItsAboutLife

Dr. Rigved Tawalkar, @rvtMD, discusses how integrating PRS with family history more precisely stratifies CAD risk and strengthens prevention strategies in his clinical practice. Evidence from studies such as the MI-GENES trial shows that incorporating genetic risk information into care supports more proactive management, including increased initiation of lipid-lowering therapy.

President Donald Trump revealed that he takes four times the daily aspirin dosage that doctors usually recommend. Trump says he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin a day for "cardiac prevention" but he acknowledges his doctors say he should really be taking a baby Aspirin dose, which is 80 milligrams. Many doctors are questioning Trump's aspirin regimen. Inside Edition asked Los Angeles cardiologist Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar for his opinion.

Grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with @ABC7 about our new CPR kiosk initiative— a powerful tool that empowers anyone to learn lifesaving skills in just minutes!

Cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and the vast majority occur outside the hospital. With hands-only CPR training now accessible to the public, and with our hospital proudly becoming the first in Los Angeles County to host a CPR kiosk, we’re helping bridge the gap between collapse and care, where every second counts. This launch event was a true collaboration, and I’m thankful for the dedication and leadership of everyone who made it possible— from our clinical team to cardiac arrest survivor Ilisa Juried whose powerful story brought heart and purpose to the day.

Special thanks to our partners and my colleagues @saintjohnshealthcenterfoun2341 @providence and to Denise Dador for helping bring this to the community!

Keep spreading the word: Learn CPR, save a life ♥️

#cpr #handsonlycpr #cardiacarrest #suddencardiacarrest #resuscitationscience #cardiology #lifesaving #hearthealth #aha #bystandercpr #publichealth #acls #bls #emergencymedicine #outofhospitalcardiacarrest #aed #heartmonth #heartsurvivor #communityhealth #longqt #saintjohnsfoundation #losangelescounty #cprkiosk #hospitalleadership #innovationinhealthcare #cardiopulmonaryresuscitation

In this webinar, Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar, board-certified cardiologist at the Pacific Heart Institute, presents a series of real world cases illustrating the clinical application of multi-ancestry polygenic risk score (PRS) in cardiovascular medicine.

The webinar covers:

⚪ How PRS is being used in cardiology to uncover hidden risk of heart attack
⚪The role of PRS in traditional risk assessments
⚪The impact of PRS results on clinical management

For clinical inquiries or implementation support, contact us at [email protected].

“This is the new foundation of preventive cardiology.”

Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, Cardiologist, Pacific Heart Institute

Dr. Tadwalkar shares how he is implementing Allelica’s Multi-Ancestry Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) test in clinical practice at Pacific Heart Institute. He explains how the test supports the identification of patients with elevated genetic risk for heart disease who may be missed by traditional risk assessments.

He highlights how PRS testing provides clinicians with greater confidence in tailoring preventive strategies, delivering more effective and personalized patient care.

This video covers:

- Integration of PRS testing into everyday clinical workflow.
- Clinical value of genetic risk stratification.
- Real-world patient impact and decision making support.

For clinical inquiries or implementation support, contact us at [email protected].

Jeff Goss, 53, and his wife Michelle were about to head out for an Arizona Cardinals baseball game when their living room surveillance camera caught the drama. Jeff was coughing and clutched his chest. Michelle called 911 and told the operator her husband was having a heart attack. She was right; Jeff was in the throes of a massive heart attack called the "widow-maker." 59 minutes after 911 was called, Jeff was in surgery to unblock his artery with a stent.

12th Annual Women's Heart Symposium took place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, CA.

00:00 - Welcome
06:17 - Keynote Address - From Reactive to Proactive Medicine: The Power of Genome to Keep You Well (Ora K. Gordon, MD, MS)
55:06 - Toxic Waist: In Your Genes or in Your Jeans (Richard Wright, MD)
1:31:57 - Executive Director Address (Jonathan Joseph, MS)
1:34:47 - Transforming Cancer Screening With Multi-Cancer Early Detection (Josh Ofman, MD)
2:06:07 - Morning Q&A Panel (Ora K. Gordon, MD, MS | Josh Ofman, MD | Richard Wright, MD)
2:30:35 - Move, Rest, Rest, Nourish, Breathe: A Cardiologist’s View on Lifespan and Well-Being (Christiane Schaeffler, MD | Sarina Van Der Zee, MD | Nicole Weinberg, MD)
3:05:28 - Biohacking Myths and More Panel (Sarah Kate McGowan, MD | Rigved Tadwalkar, MD | Noa Tal, MD)
3:48:36 - Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund Donation Presentation
3:50:55 - Thank You and Closing


About Have A Heart, Save A Heart
Have a Heart, Save a Heart is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise awareness of women’s heart disease by employing cutting-edge technology, hosting creative educational symposiums and encouraging community participation in health and wellness programs. We hope to engage supporters who can help share our findings and passion to better prepare and inform women across the globe.

NEUROSCIENCE GRAND ROUNDS:
Mind Your Heart: The Connections Between Cardiovascular and Brain Health

Hosted by Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center and Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) – South Bay in Torrance, California.

PNI – SOUTH BAY:
• https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/about-us/providence-little-company-mary-medical-center/
• 1-424-212-5361

DATE RECORDED:
May 9th, 2023

SPEAKER:
Rigved Tadwalkar, MD

MODERATOR:
Walavan Sivakumar, MD
Jian Guan, MD

A Georgetown Law School graduate died after he collapsed at Disneyland’s half marathon. Caleb Graves was a Disney superfan and trained for the Disneyland Halloween half marathon. However, the heat was unbearable. Graves said he was worried about the scorching heat. On race day, the high was 108 degrees. When Graves crossed the finish line, he was clutching his chest from having a cardiac arrest. He later died.

11th Annual Women's Heart Symposium took place on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, CA.

00:00 - Welcome
07:00 - Keynote Address - Female Health Across the Tree of Life (Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz)
55:42 - The Top 4 Women's Health Issues in Preventive Cardiology (Nicole Weinberg, MD | Christiane Schaeffler, MD)
​1:29:54 - Hypertension: A Universal Biomarker (Richard Wright, MD)
​2:27:56 - Research and New Programming at Pacific Heart Institute (Michael Broukhim, MD | Devin Kehl, MD | Seth Lichtenstein, MD)
03:08:13 - Into the Tree of Life: Evolution, Genetics and Heart Health (Alexandra Lajoie, MD | Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, MD | Carol Ko, MS, CGC)
03:38:55 - Jane Goodall Institute Charity Donation Presentation
03:45:24 - Hey Siri, Tell Me About Heart Health in Humans and Beyond (Christiane Schaeffler, MD | Rigved Tadwalkar, MD | Sarina van der Zee, MD)
04:12:50 - Thank You and Closing


About Have A Heart, Save A Heart
Have a Heart, Save a Heart is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise awareness of women’s heart disease by employing cutting-edge technology, hosting creative educational symposiums and encouraging community participation in health and wellness programs. We hope to engage supporters who can help share our findings and passion to better prepare and inform women across the globe.

New details about Matthew Perry's final moments before his death are emerging. The “Friends” actor spent the morning playing pickleball. He called it quits after just one hour because he was "fatigued." After pickleball, Perry returned to his mansion and sent his assistant to run some errands. Meanwhile, the beloved actor relaxed in his hot tub. When Perry's assistant returned, she made the shocking discovery that the actor drowned. He was 54.

Postal worker Eugene Gates died after collapsing while delivering mail amid an excessive heat warning in Texas. The combination of humidity and triple-digit temperatures is making for an unprecedented heat wave across Texas. It was a stifling 115 degrees when the 66-year-old postal worker collapsed. Now, there is a new concern for mail carriers working outdoors in soaring temperatures with no air conditioning. Inside Edition's Jim Moret has more.

Do you know the difference between a heart attack, heart failure, and cardiac arrest? You will learn about those differences, why “time is muscle,” and why not all heart attacks are alike. Gain insight into state-of-the-art preventive, diagnostic, and treatment options for all aspects of heart disease by joining host Kym Douglas as she talks with Dr. Rigved Tadwalker and Dr. Shephal Doshi on this “All About Your Heart” podcast.

#SJHCF #SJHC #HeartHealth

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson is 45 years old but he wants the body of his 18-year-old self. He wants to reverse the aging process in his brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, teeth, skin and more. Johnson built a medical suite in his California home with a team of 30 doctors and health experts. He works out for an hour every single day which consists of 25 different exercises. Also to keep track of his health, Johnson undergoes numerous blood tests.

Rigved Tadwalkar, MD speaks at the 2022 Women's Heart Symposium about "Wearable Devices and The Heart, What You Need to Know."

The Mind-Heart-Body Connection.

@ootify Dr. Tanika Gayle, Clinical Psychologist and Head of DEI facilitates a dialogue with @rvt.md Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar, Consultant Cardiologist at Pacific Health Heart Institute.

Learn how your cardiovascular health and your mental health interact, and what you can do to cultivate wellness and improve your sense of being.

#MentalHealthAwareness #CardiovascularHealth #HeartHealth #HealthyHeart #CardioPsychiatry #Wellness #HealthDisparities #HealthTips #Depression #Anxiety #StressAwarenessDay #EmotionalStress #Psychology #Medication #HolisticCare #CardiacCare #NutritionTips #LifestylePlan #Web3 #ootify

An Oklahoma news anchor suffered a stroke during a live newscast. Anchor Julie Chin says she suddenly lost vision in one eye. Then her arm went numb and her speech became garbled. She says her symptoms came out of nowhere. Her colleagues recognized something was wrong and called 911. The newscaster says tests at the hospital showed she suffered the early stages of a stroke. Chin says "There are still lots of questions, and lots to follow up on, but the bottom line is I should be just fine."

Watch a replay of Providence Saint John’s Health Center’s community lecture and Q&A with cardiology experts Peter Pelikan, MD, FACC, Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, FACC, and Stephen Tang, MD, FACC. Learn about the latest research in the cardiac field and hear tips to maintain a heart-healthy life.

For more information about the Pacific Heart Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center visit www.pacificheart.com or call 310-829-7678.

On June 10th, "Future Innovations: The Promise and Peril of Digital Medicine" was held in San Francisco.

Some of our speakers included:
- Norman Lepor
- Raj Khandwalla
- Seema Pursnani
- Andre Atoian
- Vic Gundotra
- Abdul Halabi
- Anna Scherbina
- Szilard Voros
- Rigved Tadwalkar
- William Abraham

For upcoming events -- http://www.caacc.org/

Presented by Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, MS, FACP, UCLA Harbor and CA ACC Technology Committee member. Program was June 10, 2017 in San Francisco from the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology Tech Symposium 2017: "Future Innovations: The promise and peril of a digital future"