Cardiologist Dr. Greg Katz joins The Curbsiders to discuss cardiovascular risk assessment, emphasizing ApoB and Lp(a) over traditional LDL metrics. The episode critiques standard risk calculators for underestimating danger in young patients and highlights the importance of patient-centered care. Hosts explore primary prevention strategies, metabolic health, and the clinical utility of coronary calcium scoring for personalized treatment plans.
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