The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #191 Lipids Update with Erin Michos MD
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Jan 20, 2020 AI Snips
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Lifestyle Changes
- Therapeutic lifestyle changes are foundational for managing cardiovascular risk and cholesterol.
- A healthy diet low in saturated fats and refined carbs but rich in fruits, vegetables, and good fats can significantly impact lipid levels.
Risk Enhancers
- Risk-enhancing factors like family history, high LDL, metabolic syndrome, and chronic conditions increase cardiovascular risk.
- Women-specific factors include premature menopause and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Coronary Calcium Scoring
- For uncertain risk, consider a coronary artery calcium score to assess plaque buildup.
- This helps guide statin decisions, as plaque presence favors statin therapy.