Rigved Tadwalkar, MD

Rigved Tadwalkar, MD I provide a range of non-invasive & invasive diagnostics as well as conventional & novel therapies. News & World Report, L.A. Dr. Tadwalkar received his M.D.

Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar is a Consultative Cardiologist and Partner at the Pacific Heart Institute, holding multiple Directorship roles and providing leadership in strategic initiatives. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians, and is Board-Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, Nuclear Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Tadwalkar provides a full range of non-invasive and invasive diagnostics as well as conventional and novel therapies. He additionally offers concierge services through an Enhanced Access program, delivering exceptional personalized care. Dr. Tadwalkar also serves as a Clinical Investigator, actively contributing to several major research trials. His professional interests encompass the entire cardiovascular spectrum and include multimodality imaging, interventional echocardiography, diagnostic catheterization, and prevention. Dr. Tadwalkar is also actively engaged in practice management, medical education, speaking, social media, and marketing. Dr. Tadwalkar is an emerging voice in the field, contributing to and featured by a variety of leading media outlets including ABC, U.S. Times, Inside Edition, WebMD, and Healthline. He serves on the Forbes Health Advisory Board and the Medical Review Board of Prevention Magazine. Dr. Tadwalkar has been elected to the Super Doctors “Rising Stars” list and selected as a Top Doctor by Los Angeles Magazine annually. Recognized as a trusted consultant and speaker for industry, he plays an integral role in shaping the future of healthcare. from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics from Georgetown University, and his B.A. from the University of Southern California in Biological Sciences & Sociology. He finished his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center & the West Los Angeles VA. He thereafter accepted a faculty teaching position at UCLA as a Clinical Instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Tadwalkar’s enthusiasm for Cardiovascular Medicine throughout his career led him to fellowship at Harbor-UCLA. His accomplishment in this role was highlighted with several awards, including the Excellence in Cardiology Fellowship Award from the Cardiovascular Research Foundation of Southern California. During his final year of training, Dr. Tadwalkar served as Chief Cardiology Fellow, where he managed day-to-day operations for fellows in his program.

11/04/2025

Most people have never heard of cardiac amyloidosis, but it’s more common than you think.

A misfolded protein that stiffens the heart, affects the nerves, and hides behind “normal” heart failure symptoms.

If you’ve been told you have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or unexplained neuropathy, it’s worth asking about this.

More awareness = earlier diagnosis 🫀

10/28/2025

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:

⚡ Nonsteroidal MRAs (finerenone): proven in CKD + DM II (FIDELIO/FIGARO), now showing benefit in HFpEF (FINEARTS).

🎯 Aldosterone synthase inhibitors (baxdrostat, lorundrostat): emerging in resistant hypertension with strong BP-lowering results.

🛡️ Glucocorticoid receptor antagonists (mifepristone, relacorilant): designed for hypercortisol states (Cushing’s, autonomous cortisol secretion), where cardiometabolic overlap is increasingly recognized.

This is the “new era” of endocrine cardiology— with therapies targeting the root hormonal drivers of hypertension, kidney disease, and heart failure.

10/04/2025

I often hear patients praise red wine for its antioxidants. But here’s the truth: you’ll get far more heart-healthy antioxidants from food sources without the risks that come with alcohol.

I’m incredibly honored to be part of the 24th Annual Hawaii Cardiovascular Symposium, joining an exceptional lineup of c...
09/25/2025

I’m incredibly honored to be part of the 24th Annual Hawaii Cardiovascular Symposium, joining an exceptional lineup of colleagues shaping the future of cardiovascular medicine.

It’s been amazing to witness how far this conference has come, growing into one of the premier gatherings in our field. The quality of faculty and depth of discussion are unmatched.

I’ll be speaking on “Cortisol and Aldosterone: Evil Twins”, exploring the complex hormonal interplay in cardiometabolic health.

📅 October 8–11, 2025
🌺 Turtle Bay, Hawaii

🔗 Registration link in bio if you’d like to learn more.

Thrilled to share that Live to 100 and Love It! launches this week!This thoughtful and empowering guide to longevity ble...
09/16/2025

Thrilled to share that Live to 100 and Love It! launches this week!

This thoughtful and empowering guide to longevity blends science, expert insights, and real-life strategies to help readers live not just longer, but better. Honored to contribute alongside the Prevention Medical Review Board and so many amazing colleagues.

Congratulations to the brilliant team at Prevention Magazine and Hearst for bringing this vision to life!

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many patients struggle to truly understand what...
09/11/2025

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many patients struggle to truly understand what their personal risk means. A new approach reframes that risk in terms of “heart age” — making it tangible, relatable, and harder to ignore.

“Risk percentages can feel abstract. But telling someone their heart is functioning like that of someone 10 or 15 years older resonates much more,” explained Rigved Tadwalkar, MD of the Pacific Heart Institute in an interview with Medical News Today.

As digital tools evolve, this kind of translation could transform the way we motivate healthier choices and personalize cardiology care.

🔗 Explore the full article here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/free-online-tool-may-help-calculate-biological-heart-age-disease-risk

A new free online tool that calculates people's biological heart age and determines their cardiovascular disease risk has found that most adults have a heart that is several years older than their chronological age.

A call day well spent, performing a timely pericardiocentesis when it mattered! Most would agree, one of the most gratif...
08/24/2025

A call day well spent, performing a timely pericardiocentesis when it mattered! Most would agree, one of the most gratifying procedures 😁

Never a dull moment on cards call.. 🫀

The sudden death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan from cardiac arrest is a powerful reminder of how serious heart disease ca...
07/26/2025

The sudden death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan from cardiac arrest is a powerful reminder of how serious heart disease can be. For many, he represented strength and resilience. But even those who once seemed larger than life aren’t exempt from the realities of cardiovascular health.

“Symptoms aren’t always prevalent, so early detection can be difficult,” said Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, of the Pacific Heart Institute, in an interview with Healthline.

Regular check-ups, early conversations, and timely screening truly can save lives.

Full article:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/hulk-hogan-dies-after-cardiac-arrest

Hulk Hogan has passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest, reportedly following weeks of declining health.

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