#240 ‒ The confusion around HDL and its link to cardiovascular disease | Dan Rader, M.D.
“HDL cholesterol itself is not directly and causally protective against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.” —Dan Rader
#238 – AMA #43: Understanding apoB, LDL-C, Lp(a), and insulin as risk factors for cardiovascular disease
“ApoB is a necessary, though not sufficient, factor in the development of ASCVD which means the more you lower it, the more you lower risk. Full stop.” —Peter Attia
#231 – AMA #41: Medicine 3.0, developments in the field of aging, healthy habits in times of stress, and more
“We have reached the limits of medicine 2.0 capacity, and if longevity is something we are aspiring for, we need a new strategy.” —Peter Attia
#230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more | Erin Michos, M.D.
“How we live the first half of our lives really influences our freedom for morbidity and mortality the second half of our lives.” —Erin Michos
#229 ‒ Understanding cardiovascular disease risk, cholesterol, and apoB
“Not everybody dies from atherosclerosis, but… everybody dies with it.” —Peter Attia
Heart Disease: Labs & Diagnostic Tests
This video clip is from episode #203 — AMA #34: What causes heart disease? — originally released on April 18,…
First Case of Human PCSK9 Gene-Editing
Ultimately, the long-term benefits of lowering apoB through a one-time treatment may make this not only a viable future option, but potentially an intervention that could change preventive cardiovascular medicine.
3 Ways to Train Lower Leg Mechanics
We absorb shock through the frontal plane of the foot. Being able to absorb shock efficiently is critical as we…
Strength and stability are essential for longevity
Envision yourself at 90 years old. What do you want to be able to do, physically? Perhaps it’s as simple…
For triglycerides, “normal” may not be “optimal”
How do triglyceride levels relate to cardiovascular risk?