Weighing In on Cardiometabolic Health and Weight Care
Show Notes
Episode Summary
How is the cardiology community beginning to embrace obesity treatment as part of cardiovascular care?
In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with Dr. Beverly Tchang—Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, endocrinologist, and board-certified obesity medicine physician—to unpack the American College of Cardiology’s new concise clinical guidance on medical weight management. They explore what this means for cardiology, the expanding role of GLP-1s and other pharmacotherapies, and why stigma-free, multidisciplinary care is essential for better outcomes.
They also discuss moving beyond BMI with practical measures like waist metrics and body composition assessments—and how advancing technology can help clinicians deliver more precise, scalable care.
This episode is essential listening for clinicians bridging cardiovascular and obesity care who want evidence-informed, patient-centered strategies.
Key Takeaways
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Obesity care is heart care: treating obesity is central to cardiovascular risk reduction.
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Team-based approach: cardiology’s role grows alongside nutrition, pharmacotherapy, and counseling.
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Pharmacotherapy shift: GLP-1s and dual agonists are reshaping obesity and CV treatment strategies.
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Reduce stigma: addressing bias is critical to delivering person-centered care.
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Beyond BMI: waist measures and direct adiposity/body composition improve precision in practice.
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Tech assist: modern tools enable more consistent, scalable body composition assessment.
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Fast-evolving field: cardiology is increasingly integral to obesity treatment.
About Dr. Beverly Tchang
Beverly Tchang, MD, is a triple board-certified physician and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Comprehensive Weight Control Center, Weill Cornell Medicine (NYC). She specializes in endocrinology and obesity medicine and advises organizations seeking to understand modern medical weight management.
Connect with Dr. Beverly Tchang
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Website: https://www.beverlytchangmd.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BevTchangMD
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