S01 Bonus Episode01: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease — A Patient-Friendly Book Review

In this PRISM Rounds bonus episode, we step away from our usual journal-club format for a patient-facing book review of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., M.D.This book was published in 2007, and cardiovascular prevention guidelines have evolved since then. But its central message remains practical and motivating: patients are not powerless, and daily food choices can be an important part of reducing cardiovascular risk.This episode is designed especially for physicians and clinicians who want a simple, shareable way to start a food-focused heart-health conversation with patients. We focus on practical steps individuals can take: improving breakfast, building plant-forward meals, stocking healthier foods at home, and making small sustainable changes.Educational only. Not medical advice. Patients should discuss major diet or medication changes with their healthcare team.TagsCardiovascular prevention, Heart disease, Plant-based diet, Lifestyle medicine, Patient education, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Caldwell Esselstyn, Nutrition, Primary prevention, Secondary prevention, Cholesterol, Coronary artery disease, Food as medicine, PRISM Rounds, Bonus episode