Contemporary Lipid Management in Family Practice: Risk Stratification, Coronary Artery Calcium, and Shared Decision-Making for Statin Therapy Review Abstract Purpose: This paper examines current approaches to lipid management in family practice, focusing on risk stratification methods, the role of coronary artery calcium scoring, and implementation of
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The Rise of Precision Lipidology: Beyond LDL-C to ApoB, Lp(a), and Atherogenic Particle Burden
The Rise of Precision Lipidology: Beyond LDL-C to ApoB, Lp(a), and Atherogenic Particle Burden Review Abstract Lipidology is undergoing a clinically important transition from traditional cholesterol-centered assessment toward a more precise evaluation of atherogenic lipoprotein burden. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains a validated therapeutic target
Coronary Artery Calcium–Guided Prevention and Microbiome-Centered Nutrition
Coronary Artery Calcium–Guided Prevention and Microbiome-Centered Nutrition: A Physician-Focused Review Integrating the Clinical Framework of William Davis, MD Quick Summary CAC is most useful when you’re on the fence. In borderline/intermediate-risk patients—or when risk markers conflict—CAC can clarify preventive intensity and improve
