Medicine Redefined 82. Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol & Lipids, Lifestyle Interventions for a Healthy Heart | Nicole Harkin, MD (Ep 55/56 Rebroadcast)
Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Nicole Harkin, board-certified cardiologist and lipidologist who founded Whole Heart Cardiology, discusses lipid testing, ApoB and Lp(a) importance. She covers coronary calcium scoring, statin strategies and emerging therapies. Nutrition, plant-forward diets, sleep, exercise and stress management are highlighted as core lifestyle pillars for heart prevention.
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Cardiovascular Disease Starts Early
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading global killer and often begins early in life. Dr. Nicole Harkin emphasizes prevention and primordial care starting in childhood or even earlier.
Screen Early And Routinely
- Screen young people for basic risk factors: blood pressure, BMI, and cholesterol. Do this early and routinely to catch metabolic risk before it progresses.
LDL Is The Primary Causal Target
- LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) is the primary, well-supported causal target for atherosclerosis. Lowering LDL reduces cardiovascular risk across multiple types of evidence and therapies.