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124: Heart Disease Myths Exposed: Statins, LDL, Estradiol, Testosterone, & the Truth
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, yet many people are left wondering whether they're focusing on the right risk factors. In this episode, I sit down with board-certified cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to discuss how his perspective shifted from treating advanced heart disease in the operating room to helping people prevent it in the first place. We talk through common questions about cholesterol, LDL, statins, coronary calcium scores, and why he believes heart health requires looking beyond a single lab value to better understand metabolic health, inflammation, and insulin…
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