Health Optimization Medicine Podcast Why Cholesterol Isn't the Problem: Rethinking Heart Health with Dr. Abid Husain | SNH Podcast #123
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May 14, 2025 Dr. Abid Husain, a triple-boarded cardiologist and integrative medicine expert, dives deep into reshaping our understanding of heart health. He debunks the cholesterol myths, explaining how LDL alone fails to capture cardiovascular risk. Discover the connections between inflammation, mitochondrial health, and lipid metabolism. Dr. Husain also discusses advanced diagnostics, the significance of personalized medicine, and emerging treatments like GLP-1s and statins. This lively discussion encourages a holistic approach to heart health and longevity.
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Comprehensive Cardiovascular Labs
- Use a panel of markers beyond CRP including PLAC, oxidized LDL, myeloperoxidase, and small dense LDL for nuanced inflammation and plaque risk evaluation.
- Include ApoB and its ratio to ApoA to assess atherogenic particle numbers beyond LDL mass alone.
Treat Inflammation With Multi-Modal Approach
- For patients with high inflammation but low plaque, start with aspirin, omega-3s, vitamin D, and hormone optimization to improve nitric oxide production.
- Use GLP-1 receptor agonists even at low doses to induce beneficial epigenetic and mitochondrial effects.
Tadalafil And Telmisartan Benefits
- Use low doses of Tadalafil to improve nitric oxide, reduce inflammation, and enhance blood flow with minimal side effects.
- Combine with Telmisartan 20 mg daily for anti-inflammatory and AMP kinase activation benefits to support vascular health.