As we near the end of February, I have an exciting interview to share with you featuring none other than Dr. Nicole Harkin, a triple board-certified preventive cardiologist. In this interview from last year, I'll add commentary to guide the conversation and bring you even more valuable insights into cardiology. Dr. Harkin's approach to cardiac care involves a combination of precision medicine and lifestyle changes, focusing on preventing heart disease through sustainable and healthful practices. Her passion for patient-centered care and personalized plans has made her a sought-after expert in the field. So without further ado, let's dive into this intriguing conversation.Key Points:The risk factors for heart diseaseHow women present differentlyLifestyle recommendations About Dr. Nicole HarkinNicole Harkin, MD, FACC, is a preventive cardiologist board certified in  Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and  Clinical Lipidology. After graduating from Boston University School of  Medicine, she attended Columbia University for Internal Medicine residency and New York University for Cardiology fellowship. After five years of traditional private practice cardiology in New York City, she founded Whole  Heart Cardiology, a preventive telecardiology practice that provides cardiac optimization through precision and lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about preventing heart disease through healthful, sustainable lifestyle changes. She proudly serves on the American Society for Preventive  Cardiology Nutrition Working Group and the American College of  Cardiology California Chapter Prevention Committee. She is also a  member of the National Lipid Association. She sees patients in NY, CA, and  FL through her private practice, Whole Heart Cardiology and Planted  Forward. She currently lives with her family in San Francisco, CA. When not doctoring, she spends most of her time with her three young children. Connect with Dr. HarkinWebsite: Whole Heart CardiologyFacebook: Whole Heart Cardiology LinkedIn: Nicole Harkin, MD Instagram:@nicoleharkinmd Email: drharkin@wholeheartcardiology.comAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Support the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls