
Dr Ross Walker: Annual Heart Health Check Up
Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich
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Exploring the Significance of Coronary Calcium Scoring and Lipoprotein little a in Heart Disease Risk Assessment
This chapter delves into the importance of coronary calcium scores in determining heart disease risk and presents anecdotal stories that challenge conventional risk assessment methods. It highlights the impact of lipoprotein little a on heart disease and the effectiveness of coronary calcium scoring over CT coronary angiogram as a screening test, supported by studies. The conversation also covers lifestyle choices, pharmaceuticals, and emerging drugs targeting lipoprotein a, comparing their efficacy in reducing cardiovascular risk.
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