In this episode of The Healthy CEO, host Jason Wright talks with Dr. John Osborne, a leading expert in preventive cardiovascular care. They discuss the critical importance of early detection of heart disease using advanced tools like cardiac CT and AI technology. Dr. Osborne elaborates on the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, cholesterol, tobacco use, and family history. He also emphasizes the significant role of diet, exercise, and stress management in maintaining cardiovascular health. This conversation sheds light on the future of preventive cardiology and how modern medicine can help individuals live healthier, longer lives.

00:00 Introduction to The Healthy CEO

00:31 Sponsor Message: Authentic Health

01:28 Introducing Dr. John Osborne

01:52 The Importance of Preventive Cardio Care

02:36 Dr. Osborne's Background and Achievements

04:47 The Shift Towards Proactive Heart Health

05:57 The Role of Cardiac CT and AI in Early Detection

14:06 Challenges in Current Cardiovascular Screening

20:07 The Future of Preventive Cardiology

23:22 The Impact of Lifestyle on Heart Health

40:35 The Harm of Smoking: One Cigarette vs. A Pack

41:52 Understanding High Blood Pressure

42:05 The Importance of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

44:40 The Impact of High Blood Pressure on Longevity

45:19 Challenges in Treating High Blood Pressure

46:51 AI in Cardiovascular Health

50:42 The Role of Cholesterol in Heart Disease

52:25 Statins and Other Cholesterol-Lowering Tools

01:00:03 Exercise and Diet for Heart Health

01:06:30 Non-Modifiable Risk Factors and Family History

01:09:08 Inflammatory Conditions and Heart Disease

01:11:43 Final Thoughts and Preventative Cardiology