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The Problem with Current Risk Models for Heart Disease
2:18:07 - 2:27:11 (09:04)
The current 10-year risk model for treating heart disease is flawed because age is the biggest driver of risk. Despite having favorable lipid profiles, a 70-year-old still has a higher risk compared to the most unhealthy 30-year-old.
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There are different classes of drugs that are used to lower cholesterol levels in the body, with varying mechanisms.
2:18:07 - 2:21:12 (03:05)
Summary
There are different classes of drugs that are used to lower cholesterol levels in the body, with varying mechanisms. Clinical trials show that statins do not impair cognition.
ChapterThe Problem with Current Risk Models for Heart Disease
EpisodeDr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Some people with LDL cholesterol levels as low as 10-20 milligrams per deciliter never get heart disease.
2:21:12 - 2:23:16 (02:03)
Summary
Some people with LDL cholesterol levels as low as 10-20 milligrams per deciliter never get heart disease. In 2019, 18.6 million people died of heart disease, making it a widespread condition.
ChapterThe Problem with Current Risk Models for Heart Disease
EpisodeDr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Age is the biggest factor in the current risk model for cardiovascular disease, but a 70-year-old with perfect health can still have a higher risk than a 30-year-old.
2:23:16 - 2:27:11 (03:55)
Summary
Age is the biggest factor in the current risk model for cardiovascular disease, but a 70-year-old with perfect health can still have a higher risk than a 30-year-old. A new risk assessment model should consider identifying the risk factors for the disease and treating it earlier.