Dr Alo Show

Dr. Alo digs into the biggest colchicine trial ever run and explains why it came back neutral even though earlier studies looked so promising. He walks through CLEAR SYNERGY, CONVINCE, and multiple Cochrane reviews to separate the real signal on heart attacks from the noise around mortality and safety. You will get a clear, practical answer on whether this cheap old gout drug belongs in a heart di...

Why did a cholesterol drug take a year and a half to start saving lives, and why did people without any visible plaque benefit just as much as those with confirmed disease? Dr. Alo and Hannah break down the VESALIUS-CV mortality data, a rare cholesterol trial that measured actual deaths instead of just heart attacks and strokes, in people who had never had either. They cover the twenty percent dro...

A study of over 16,000 healthy adults with no history of heart disease used direct arterial imaging to check for plaque, and the results upend how doctors screen for risk. Dr. Alo walks through the REACT study's findings on silent atherosclerosis by age and sex, why a zero calcium score can still hide dangerous plaque, and why standard risk calculators miss the vast majority of people who already...

Dr. Alo digs into decades of fish oil trials, from early Japanese observations to VITAL, STRENGTH, and REDUCE-IT, to find out whether the supplement on your counter actually protects your heart. He breaks down why prescription EPA differs from over the counter capsules, exposes what independent testing found inside most supplement bottles, and shares exactly what he would do with his own lipid pan...

Do seed oils like soybean oil actually raise inflammation, or is that just a social media myth? This episode breaks down a new randomized controlled crossover trial from Ohio State University testing high dose soybean oil against palm oil in real people, walking through what happened to inflammatory markers, arachidonic acid, and oxidized LDL. You will also get the broader context of past studies,...

Your blood pressure reading at the doctor's office might be lying to you, in either direction. Dr. Alo and Hannah break down white coat hypertension and masked hypertension, explaining the biology behind each, who is most at risk, and why one of them is far more dangerous than the other. You'll walk away with a simple seven day home monitoring protocol to find out which one actually applies to you...

Go beyond YouTube. Join My Heart 2 Heart VIP Inner Circle for weekly live Q&As + a private text line to Dr. Alo: https://dralo.net/community Professor Alo breaks down the guidelines for those looking for a very in-depth guideline breakdown. Everything you need to understand the CAD, CCD, ASCVD treatment guidelines.

Go beyond YouTube. Join My Heart 2 Heart VIP Inner Circle for weekly live Q&As + a private text line to Dr. Alo: https://dralo.net/community Professor Dr. Alo dives deep into the ASCVD Prevention Guidelines. How do we approach and prevent heart disease before it begins?

The American vs United Kingdom 2026 Diabetes treatment guidelines are out, and there are quite a few differences. Overview and comparison of the new 2026 American Diabetes Association Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guidelines compared to the NICE Guidelines from the United Kingdom. Dr. Alo breaks down the differences and discusses his preferences. Also discuss case studies. Diabetes Grand Rounds. Join...

The new 2026 Heart Failure Treatment Guidelines are out, and Dr. Alo, America's Cardiologist, dives very deep into the data and explains them. A deep dive into teh world of HFpEF, HFrEF, HFmrEF, ARNI, ARB, ACEi, SGLT2, GLP1, nsMRA, and MRA. Everything you need to know to treat heart failure correctly. Join My Heart 2 Heart VIP Inner Circle for weekly live Q&As + a private text line to Dr. Alo:...

Cardiologist disagrees with the latest cholesterol treatment guidelines. Find out which parts he disagrees with and which parts he likes. The 2026 Dyslipidemia and Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines are a huge improvement, but could be even better. https://dralo.net/links  

Women's heart health, women's heart disease, menopause, lipids, cholesterol, and busting heart disease myths! Dr. Mary Pardee and Dr. Alo break down heart disease, women, and myths! https://dralo.net/links   Dr. Mary: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marypardee   https://www.modrnmed.com   https://www.youtube.com/@dr.marypardee7668  

What does it mean when your doctor or provider orders way too many tests? Is it a good sign? Should you run and hide? Are they smarter than other doctors when they order more tests? Should you go to a doctor that orders way more tests than anyone else? https://dralo.net/links  

What is the most accurate and scientific medical app to learn about your medical problems? To learn about diabetes, high blood pressure, the best diet, the best exercise program, POTS syndrome, Afib, DVTs, pulmonary embolisms, concussions, longevity? There is only one app and it's free! Simply the best medical app for doctors and lay people! Every course starts out from the very basics that an ord...

How do you know if you need a stress test? When do you need an echocardiogram? When do you need to wear a heart monitor? What blood tests do you need for heart health? https://dralo.net/links  

Do statin medications cause dementia? Do they cross the blood brain barrier? Which statins cause memory loss, dementia, brain fog? Do statins double memory loss? Does low cholesterol cause brain fog or dementia? Do statins improve brain function and dementia? https://www.dralo.net/links  

Should you start your own private practice? Drs. Tro and Alo dive deep into why they chose private practice, the shocking realities of private practice, and the crazy lifestyle of private practice doctors. ✅My Resources: https://www.dralo.net/links ✅Dr. Tro's Links: https://toward.health https://www.instagram.com/doctortro https://lowcarbmd.com http://twitter.com/DoctorTro   https://www.you...

When can your player return to play sports after a concussion? How long does a player have to sit out after a concussion? What is a concussion? How do you diagnose a concussion? How do you treat a concussion? Modern concussion guidelines? Does the Guardian helmet prevent concussions? https://dralo.net/links  

Do people with higher cholesterol live the longer? Debunking myths! Ben Bikman was on the Diary of A CEO podcast and made some pretty bold and incorrect statements about cholesterol and longevity. Swedish AMORIS study on longevity that says people with high cholesterol live longer! https://www.dralo.net/links  

Inflammation does not cause heart disease. At least not in the way you are thinking! Inflammation can lead to heart disease in certain scenarios, but not in the way most people think. Medications that lower inflammation have failed to demonstrate and improvement in cardiovascular outcomes. Does inflammation cause heart disease? https://dralo.net/links  

Can you get heart disease if you are metabolically healthy? Can young people with no other risk factors, who are healthy still get heart disease if they have high LDL cholesterol? https://dralo.net/links  

Calories vs Insulin? What actually causes weight loss? Doctor Mike and Dr. Jason Fung had a debate, and cardiologist Dr. Alo explains which one was right and which one was wrong. https://dralo.net/links  

As an owner of my own private practice, here is what every doctor should watch out for when trying to decide between private practice and being an employed W2 physician. Should doctors start their own private practice? Should you look to be hired by hired by a large healthcare associations? How to start a medical private practice. https://dralo.net/links  

LDL & Smoking kill you FASTER! Two brilliant doctors in pulmonology and cardiology discuss how heart disease and lung disease are related. As well as how to grow on social media. https://www.dralo.net/links Follow Dr. Hassaballa: https://www.healthcaremusings.com  

Dr. Tro Kalayjian interviewed cardiologist Dr. Alo for the Low Carb MD podcast and it was a very interesting conversation! We had a lot more in common than I expected! We discussed heart disease, medications, studies, and much more. https://dralo.net/links ✅Dr. Tro's Links:   https://toward.health https://www.instagram.com/doctortro    https://lowcarbmd.com http://twitter.com/Docto...