520. Dr. Catherine Marti :: Improve Heart Health with GLP-1's

Dr. Catherine Marti is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure, transplant cardiology, women's cardiovascular disease, and cardiac imaging.  She is the author of, "Heart Healthy Dishes," and practices at Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. Purchase peptides at https://biolongevitylabs.com Promo Code HABER for 15% off EPISODE SUMMARY BELOW: Nate interviewed Dr. Catherine Marti, a cardiologist specializing in heart failure. They discussed the growing problem of alcoholic cardiomyopathy in young men, with Catherine explaining how she uses echocardiograms to measure ejection fraction and treat heart failure patients with five class-1 recommended medications that can improve outcomes by over 80%. The conversation covered the emerging role of GLP-1 medications in heart failure treatment, particularly for patients with preserved ejection fraction and chronic kidney disease, with Catherine noting that these drugs appear to reduce inflammation and fibrosis in the heart beyond just weight loss benefits. They also discussed the importance of early screening for cardiovascular disease, with Catherine advocating for coronary artery imaging starting at age 30-40, and the limitations of current prevention strategies that focus on risk factors rather than actual disease presence. The interview concluded with Catherine sharing insights about nutrition, recommending a Mediterranean-style whole food diet over supplements, and discussing the challenges of managing GLP-1 therapy to prevent muscle loss while ensuring adequate nutrition.