The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Dr. Puma Talks 'Sorin Heart Scan,' Power 105.1 Partnership, U.S. Healthcare Crisis, Health Solutions + More
Mar 30, 2026
Dr. Puma, cardiologist and founder of Soren Medical who brings accessible heart scans and community care, discusses three-minute heart scans and head-to-toe vascular screening. He highlights detecting aneurysms, plaque, and urgent findings that lead to hospital referrals. He also covers hypertension’s toll on Black communities and expanding low-cost, community-focused clinics.
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Use Heart Scans To Reassure Or Stratify Risk
- Do get a coronary calcium heart scan when you're anxious or have risk factors to rule out plaque and lower future heart attack risk.
- Dr. Puma says a normal scan predicts <2% risk of heart attack, stroke, or death over the next eight years, so you may wait ~8 years for repeat screening.
Full Body Scans Focus On Arteries To Catch Vascular Disease
- Full-body CT with arterial emphasis can detect aneurysms, calcification, and blockages across organs, not just the heart.
- Dr. Puma highlights that accentuating arteries on imaging lets them spot aneurysms and vascular disease from head to toe.
Prioritize Scans For Symptomatic Patients
- Do get scanned sooner if you have symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, lightheadedness, or shortness of breath.
- Dr. Puma separates asymptomatic screening (longer intervals) from symptomatic evaluation that may prompt urgent care.