Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed The SHOCKING TRUTH About Statins - What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)
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Sep 17, 2025 Discover the complex role of statins in heart health, revealing their limitations in cholesterol management and heart attack prevention. A compelling patient case study highlights the importance of focusing on inflammation and metabolic health instead of solely relying on cholesterol metrics. Gain insights into a holistic approach to heart disease that challenges conventional wisdom and emphasizes personalized care.
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Healthy Lifestyle, Unexpected Heart Attack
- Mike followed his doctor's advice, took a statin, and lowered his LDL but still had a heart attack.
- His perfect cholesterol gave a false sense of security while underlying risk went unmeasured.
Inflammation, Not Just LDL
- LDL is only part of the story; arterial inflammation and plaque instability cause heart attacks.
- Plaque rupture and clot formation, not a simple clogged pipe, trigger most heart attacks.
Run Deeper Vascular Testing
- Test beyond LDL: check CRP, myeloperoxidase, Lp-PLA2, and microalbumin creatinine ratio to detect vascular inflammation.
- Use calcium scoring and glucose/insulin panels to reveal plaque and metabolic drivers of risk.