Vishakha Modak

PGY-2 IM @jmcchiefs @EinsteinMed | Cardiology aspirant 🫀 | Passionate about health equity and education | CV Disparity research |

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

@Nutrients_MDPI

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

Preventive cardiology starts in childhood.

Eating patterns established early often persist into adulthood, influencing lifelong cardiovascular risk. State-level policies that promote plant-forward school meals represent a high-reach opportunity to improve diet quality, address pediatric obesity, and build healthier hearts from the start. 🌱❤️

#PreventiveCardiology

https://t.co/vH7neySPtq

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

New review out 🫀
Cardiac amyloidosis care is evolving rapidly with TTR-targeted therapies—but what about downstream biology?
We review the emerging link between transthyretin (TTR), retinol transport, and vitamin A homeostasis, and what this may mean for patients receiving modern amyloid therapies.

@AndrewGutwein

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

Transthyretin and Vitamin A Metabolism: A Review for the Cardiac Amyloidosis Specialist https://t.co/JuqIB2BHId

[Stephen Juraschek MD, PhD, FAHA, AHSCP-CHS @spjuraschek]

https://t.co/AwKoXTXYPC

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

Excited to present at ACC 2026 on Q fever endocarditis! Grateful for the opportunity to share insights and learn from such an incredible community. #ACC2026 #Cardiology
@AndrewGutwein

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

Grateful to present at #AHALifestyle & #EPI2026 💚

“State Support of Plant-Based Meals in the U.S. School Lunch Program”
With pediatric obesity affecting ~1 in 5 U.S. children, school nutrition
policy is a powerful lever for change.

🌱 This study explores how state-level support for plant-based meals can expand access, advance equity, and support healthier futures.

#EPILifestyle @American_Heart @jmcchiefs @AndrewGutwein

[Stacey Rosen, M.D. @drstaceyrosen]

Inspiring session @PamTaubMD ! Thank you for your commitment
to advancing #wic !!❤️❤️

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

Honoured to present my work at #AHA25

My research explores disparities in obesity outcomes, with a U.S. choropleth map revealing the link between food insecurity & obesity.

Grateful for the opportunity to share insights and engage with others working to advance cardiovascular health and health equity. ❤️

#AHA2025 #HealthEquity #ObesityResearch #FoodInsecurity #Epidemiology @jmcchiefs

[Dr Anastasia Mihailidou FAHA FCSANZ FESC @AnastasiaSMihai]

Congratulations @spjuraschek & team 👏👏

[Stephen Juraschek MD, PhD, FAHA, AHSCP-CHS @spjuraschek]

Thank you for featuring our work!

[JAMA Network Open @JAMANetworkOpen]

In patients with kidney failure and atrial fibrillation who received left atrial appendage occlusion, left atrial appendage occlusion was associated with a lower risk of recurrent bleeding events and death compared to oral anticoagulants. https://t.co/WmbrVjGxrg

[Stacey Rosen, M.D. @drstaceyrosen]

Mine too! @AHAScience

[Vishakha Modak @Vishakha_Modak]

Had the opportunity to witness a thought-provoking debate on the role of AI in hypertension (HTN) management. Both perspectives were equally informative.

My personal takeaway:
While AI offers great promise in enhancing HTN management in well-served populations until we address the equity barriers - it has little to no role in the underserved populations.

@KBBNYC

[Stephen Juraschek MD, PhD, FAHA, AHSCP-CHS @spjuraschek]

Great lifestyle strategy to lower blood pressure - use a potassium salt substitute!!
@MarklundMatti
@AHAScience