Venk Murthy

Venk Murthy, a cardiologist from the University of Michigan, and Andrew Foy, a preventive cardiology specialist, dive into the complexities of cholesterol management. They challenge the standard thresholds for treating high LDL, emphasizing the importance of overall risk assessment. Venk discusses genetic insights suggesting earlier LDL lowering, while Andrew highlights the nuanced decision-making required for treating isolated LDL elevations. They also debate when to incorporate coronary calcium scoring and the limitations of relying solely on lifelong prevention strategies.