Dasaad Mulijono

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• Professor (Full)
• Professor of Cardiology, Research Director, Director of Cath Lab, Founder Lifestyle Medicine in Indonesia at Bethsaida Hospitals

Modern medicine, driven by technological advancements, rigorous institutional credentialing, and evidence-based protocols, predominantly cultivates the archetype of Doctor A-a technocratic physician characterized by technical expertise, procedural proficiency, institutional alignment, and societal recognition. In contrast, Doctor B-a holistic physi...

Despite decades of compelling scientific evidence, Whole-Food Plant-Based Diets (WFPBDs) remain one of the most underutilized, misunderstood, and undervalued medical interventions in modern healthcare. This paper unpacks the disturbing paradox of why a clinically validated, cost-effective, and safe dietary strategy capable of reversing chronic dise...

In a time when chronic diseases and ecological crises are escalating globally, plant-based diets (PBDs) have emerged not only as a scientific imperative but also as a profoundly spiritual and ethical call. This article examines the striking convergence between ancient religious wisdom and modern nutritional science, focusing on how Indonesia's six...

In an era defined by digital disruption and rising chronic disease burdens, Prof. Dasaad Mulijono stands as a transformative figure reshaping clinical cardiology through an unprecedented fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and whole-food plant-based diet (WFPBD). At Bethsaida Hospital, Indonesia, Prof. Dasaad has engineered a paradigm shift-movi...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are no longer optional enhancements in healthcare-they are seismic forces redefining the future of medicine, reshaping clinical decision-making, surgical precision, patient outcomes, and economic structures. While the United States struggles with entrenched bureaucracy, fractured systems, and policy paralys...

In an era characterized by the escalation of chronic diseases and fragmented healthcare, Bethsaida Hospital, under the visionary leadership of Prof. Dasaad Mulijono, has forged an unprecedented integration of biblical nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and artificial intelligence (AI). This pioneering approach transcends conventional medical paradigms,...

Despite advances in drug-coated balloon (DCB) technology, restenosis remains a persistent challenge in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). At Bethsaida Hospital in Indonesia, chaired by Prof. Dasaad Mulijono, we've reduced restenosis rates from 10-20% to just 2% through an integrated approach that combines precise lesion preparation, imaging-...

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that plant-based diets (PBDs) and comprehensive lifestyle interventions can prevent and even reverse chronic diseases, their implementation in Indonesia remains limited, especially within the medical profession. This paper explores the deep-rooted socioeconomic, educational, and cultural barriers that hinder...

In a world where the cruelty of discrimination and the silence of complicity still haunt the corridors of medical education, some stories break through the darkness-not with anger but with radiant love. This is the story of Prof. Dasaad Mulijono (DM), a minority physician in Indonesia who rose from the ashes of ethnic persecution and systemic rejec...

Introduction: In the context of the Asian region, it's crucial to note that Indonesia, a country with the second-highest COVID-19 death toll and the highest mortality rate, serves as the backdrop for this study. The focus is on the elderly population, which has shown a tendency for prolonged recovery, increased severity, hospitalization, and mortal...

Despite growing scientific evidence supporting using plant-based diets (PBDs) in preventing and reversing chronic diseases, these therapies remain underutilized in clinical practice. This article explores the multifactorial resistance to PBDs-medical, ethical, and spiritual-while drawing on scriptural insights that affirm lifestyle-based healing. B...

Guidelines play a crucial role in standardizing medical practice, particularly in the management of chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). However, strict adherence to symptom-based screening protocols may lead to missed diagnoses and fatal outcomes, as many patients suffer sudden cardiac events without warning symptoms. This article highlights the dange...

The global burden of chronic diseases, particularly obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, continues to rise. While pharmacological interventions, such as Semaglutide, provide short-term benefits in weight management and glycaemic control, they present limitations, including high costs, side effects, and limited long-term efficacy. In cont...

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains a key target in preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. Recent data and expert consensus increasingly support aggressive LDL-C lowering strategies, with emerging evidence suggesting that levels below 30 mg/dL (ultra low/ UL) may provide significant clinical benefits, including atherosclero...

This documentary-style report explores the transformative work of Prof. Dasaad Mulijono, a leading cardiologist at Bethsaida Hospital, Indonesia, who is pioneering a revolution in cardiovascular care through the integration of Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) therapy and a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet (WFPBD). Prof. Dasaad's approach addresses the treatmen...

This documentary-style report explores the transformative work of Prof. Dasaad Mulijono, a leading cardiologist at Bethsaida Hospital, Indonesia, who is pioneering a revolution in cardiovascular care through the integration of Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) therapy and a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet (WFPBD). Prof. Dasaad's approach addresses the treatmen...

Abstract Prof. Dasaad Mulijono, often referred to as the “plant-based guru” in the field of cardiology and lifestyle medicine, has played a pivotal role in shaping a new paradigm in modern healthcare. His leadership in introducing Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) therapy in Indonesia marked a significant advancement, offering a safer alternative to stent...

Atherosclerosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory process, is the leading cause of disease, disability, and mortality worldwide. While current management approaches can temporarily alleviate the problem, they do not address the root cause. This paper presents a novel approach, demonstrating that adopting a whole food plant-based diet (PBD) can reduc...

Despite the advances in stent design, coating drugs, polymers, the use of intravascular imaging, special devices (such as intravascular lithotripsy, ultra-high-pressure non-compliant balloons, and drug-coated balloons), and improved operator skills and techniques, the problem of in-stent restenosis (ISR) and stent thrombosis (ST) remains a challeng...

The article about managing vulnerable plaques to completely achieve revascularization with a Plant-Based Diet

The potential benefits of plant-based interventions in reducing the incidence and lessening the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 have yet to be widely recognized. However, our groundbreaking research suggests that these interventions could be effective. In a recent publication, we utilized plant-based diets (PBDs) and supplements for 3470 high-r...

The persistent problem of in-stent restenosis (ISR) and stent thrombosis (ST) remains a significant challenge for interventional cardiologists, despite the progress made in stent design, coating drugs, polymers, the use of intravascular imaging, special devices (such as intravascular lithotripsy, ultra-high-pressure non-compliant balloons, and drug...

Coronary heart disease (CHD) has become a prevalent issue in Indonesia, resulting in a majority of fatalities and illnesses. The most recent guidelines in the United States for managing patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) have undergone significant changes, with the recommendation for conducting percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) st...

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of plant-based diets (PBDs) and supplement interventions in mitigating the severity and mortality of high-risk COVID-19 patients. Observational research suggests that a diet high in plant-based may decrease the incidence and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, several studies have faced criticism...

A significant portion of fatalities stemming from acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occur suddenly and without warning. This can be prevented through early detection of coronary stenosis. In recent years, coronary artery calcium (CAC) and computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) have been utilized. For instance, a 55-year-old interventional...

Our prospective cohort study presents the findings from a treatment program that involved plant-based diets (PBDs) and supplements for 1,750 elderly cardiology patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between April 2020 and June 2023. At the start of our study, there was no published data supporting the use of PBDs for COVID-19 patients. However, after 18...

Despite numerous studies demonstrating the advantages of plant-based diets (PBDs) in managing chronic inflammatory diseases, such as coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obesity, glucose intolerance, autoimmune diseases, and certain cancers, many physicians refuse to adopt this approach for themselves or their patients. This phenom...

A significant portion of fatalities stemming from acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occur suddenly and without warning. This can be prevented through early detection of coronary stenosis. In recent years, coronary artery calcium (CAC) and computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) have been utilized. For instance, a 55-year-old interventional...

Despite the advances in stent design, coating drugs, polymers, the use of intravascular imaging, special devices (such as intravascular lithotripsy, ultra-high-pressure non-compliant balloons, and drug-coated balloons), and improved operator skills and techniques, the problem of in-stent restenosis (ISR) and stent thrombosis (ST) remains a challeng...

The potential advantages of plant-based interventions in decreasing the incidence and lessening the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 are yet to be widely acknowledged. Nevertheless, recent publications propose that these interventions could be effective. Our cardiology center conducted an interventional study in which we incorporated plant-based...

The potential advantages of plant-based interventions in decreasing the incidence and lessening the severity and mortality of COVID-19 are yet to be widely acknowledged. Nevertheless, recent investigations propose that these interventions could be effective. Our recent publication (part one) features an interventional study in which we incorporated...

Atherosclerosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory process, is the leading cause of disease, disability, and mortality worldwide. While current management approaches can temporarily alleviate the problem, they do not address the root cause. This paper presents a novel approach, demonstrating that adopting a whole food plant-based diet (PBD) can reduc...

Introduction: In the Asian region, Indonesia has the second-highest COVID-19 death toll and the highest mortality rate, which provides the background for this study. The research is centered on the elderly cardiology population with multiple comorbidities, who have demonstrated a propensity for extended recovery periods, heightened severity, hospit...

A considerable proportion of fatalities resulting from acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occur suddenly in asymptomatic patients. Approximately 68% of AMIs are caused by coronary stenosis ≤ 50%, which is most likely due to the rupture of vulnerable plaques (VPs). A 55-year-old asymptomatic cardiologist who had been following preventive measures acc...

Atherosclerosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory process, is the leading cause of disease, disability, and mortality worldwide. While current management approaches can temporarily alleviate the problem, they do not address the root cause. This paper presents a novel approach, demonstrating that adopting a whole food plant-based diet (PBD) can reduc...