Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, FACC

☀️ Kicking off breakfast at #PCCS26. Join us for an Industry Product Theater presented by @kiniksa: Evidence-Based Treatment for Recurrent #Pericarditis 🕖 7:45–8:15 AM 🎙️ @rvtMD | @pacificheart In-person attendees only. Seating is limited — arrive early!

Exercise doesn’t always have to mean pushing harder. I medically reviewed this Good Housekeeping article on the Zone Zero fitness trend, an approach focused on very low-intensity movement that supports cardiovascular health goodhousekeeping.com/health/a694634… #zonezero #longevitymedicine

Apple Watch? Chest strap? Fitness tracker? ⌚️📊♥️ I medically reviewed this @Forbes article breaking down some of the best heart rate monitors and how to choose the right one for your needs. 🔗 forbes.com/health/healthy… #hearthealth #wearabletech #healthtech #cardiachealth

Following recent news coverage, I spoke with @knxnews about #aspirin use from a #cardiology perspective. We discussed how aspirin works, why different doses are prescribed in different situations, and common side effects ** This post is shared for #medicaleducation only

Watching the smoking deaths counter reset at midnight may feel symbolic, but the reality doesn’t reset that easily. Smoking remains one of the leading preventable causes of heart disease and early death. Via TikTok: kiannachang #quitsmoking #smokingkills #smokingandhearthealth

I was asked by @InsideEdition to discuss aspirin dosing, bruising, and side effects from a #cardiology perspective. This was a medical conversation about how #aspirin works, when higher doses are used, and why visible effects like bruising can occur. #meded #patienteducation

Your heart reads nutrition labels, even if you don’t! Checking sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat can help protect your blood pressure and cholesterol. Small label checks = big heart health wins. . @pacificheart . #nutritionlabels #hearthealth #readingnutritionfacts

Your heart changes as you age, but its importance never does. 
 Every decade brings new needs, and new ways to stay strong. This is your reminder to invest in your heart at every stage. Remember, heart health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Check in with your doctor #healthbydecade

The holiday season brings joy, connection, and sometimes extra stress on your heart. Here are some tips that can help you stay healthy, and balanced all season long! ♥️ . . @pacificheart . #holidayhearthealth #holidayhealthtips #tipsforholidayhealth #hearthealth #holidaytips

. #Stresstesting helps us understand how your heart performs when it’s working harder than usual. There are many safe and effective ways to do this including treadmill or bike exercise, medication-based tests, and advanced imaging techniques. . . . #hearthealth #coronarydisease

Aldosterone and cortisol are two powerful drivers of cardiometabolic disease. For years, we’ve relied on the same tools, but now the treatment landscape is expanding #cardiology #endocrinology #cardiometabolic #hypertension #heartfailure #hfpef #ckd #dmII #finerenone #baxdrostat

Your mouth is the gateway to your heart! Poor #oralhealth, like #gumdisease, can increase #inflammation and #bacteria in your bloodstream, raising your risk for #heartdisease. Brush, #floss, and see your #dentist regularly. A healthy smile helps keep your #heart strong too! 🦷

While the medicine part of cardiology can be challenging, what’s harder is undoing the myths that people believe. These really aren’t small misunderstandings. They change outcomes. And when they delay care, they cost lives. #cardiologist #hearthealth #cholesterol #statins

Honored to be speaking at the 24th Annual Hawaii Cardiovascular Symposium 🫀 Excited for an incredible faculty lineup and great discussions this week @pacificheart #cardiology #cardiovascular #meded #medtwitter #cvd

I often hear patients praise #redwine for its antioxidants. But here’s the truth: you’ll get far more #hearthealthy #antioxidants from food sources without the risks that come with #alcohol. . @pacificheart . #redwinehearthealth #redwineantioxidant #cardiology #cardiachealth

Your heart beats ~100,000 times a day ♥️ Too many of those beats are cut short by #heartdisease— the #1 killer worldwide. This #WorldHeartDay, I’m teaming up with @worldheartfed to share a simple truth: 25 minutes of daily movement can keep the beat strong #DontMissABeat

There are many aspects of Los Angeles that can positively contribute to your heart health, but beneath the sunshine and skyline, #LosAngeles hides silent heart risks you may not have realized | #laliving #losangeleslifestyle #healthyeating #hearthealth #southerncalifornia #socal

PRS doesn’t just predict risk, it can shape how patients act on it 🧬 In this part of the series, I talk about what happens after the results. Full convo with @Allelica_PRS ⬆️ #precisionmedicine #PRS #genomics #cardiovascularhealth #personalizedcare

Thrilled to contribute to Live to 100 and Love It!— a thoughtful and empowering new guide to longevity from @PreventionMag, out this week. Practical. Science-backed. Inspiring. @Hearst #liveto100 #longevity #healthyaging #wellness #cardiologist #medicine

“Risk percentages can feel abstract-- but telling someone their heart is functioning like that of someone 10 or 15 years older resonates much more” @rvtMD told @mnt Explore more: medicalnewstoday.com/articles/free-… #cardiology #hearthealth #heartage #preventequation #cvrisk