Beating Coronary Artery Disease Using Functional Medicine With Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj

In this episode, "Beating Coronary Artery Disease Using Functional Medicine With Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj", Dr. Elyaman and Dr. Bhojraj unveil a revolutionary approach to coronary artery disease (CAD) that goes beyond cholesterol. From identifying root causes like inflammation and metabolic dysfunction to leveraging advanced testing and lifestyle medicine, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 🕗 Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Intro to FMP Essentials 01:13 - Dr. Sanjay’s Journey from Cardiologist to Functional Medicine 03:00 - The Root Cause of Repeat Heart Disease Patients 06:20 - Why Coronary Artery Disease Matters 08:05 - The Cardiometabolic Connection (Brain, Heart, Metabolism) 12:30 - Rethinking Cholesterol: LDL and Inflammation 16:30 - Limitations of Stress Testing 19:00 - Affordable Testing: ApoB, hs-CRP, A1C, Uric Acid 32:45 - Advanced Imaging: AI Coronary CT & Non-Calcified Plaque 35:00 - Functional Medicine Treatment: Diet, Sleep, Lifestyle 46:00 - Statins: Primary vs Secondary Prevention Strategy 53:00 - Purpose, Gratitude & Philanthropy in Practice 📝 View Show Notes From This Episode - https://www.fmpessentials.com/podcast... 👨‍⚕️ Host - Dr. Yousef Elyaman, Functional Medicine Primary Care Physician 🔗 Connect with Dr. Yousef Elyaman 📸 Instagram:   / drelyaman   👨‍⚕️ Guest - Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, Cardiologist & Functional Medicine Expert 🔗 Connect with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj 📸 Instagram:   / drsanjaymd   🌐 Website: https://www.well12.health ✨ About FMP Essentials FMP Essentials is an educational platform founded by Dr. Yousef Elyaman, offering practical, evidence-based courses in functional medicine. It helps healthcare professionals identify root causes of chronic illness and apply personalized care. Key offerings include the free FMP Essentials Mastermind and in-depth clinical courses like “Mastering MASLD. 🌐 For more information, visit https://www.fmpessentials.com/courses 🤝 This Episode's Sponsor 🌐 FMP Essentials (https://www.fmpessentials.com) ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by watching. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your care plan. 🎵 Music Credit: ‘Heroes Approaching - Extended’ by tunes2go 🎙️ The FMP Essentials Show – Where Functional Medicine Meets Mastery #fmpessentials #dryousefelyaman #podcastbyfmpessentialsshow

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