Dr. Joseph Rogers of the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine was our guest this past week on Your Health First. He delivered a thorough overview of cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factors, and what Americans need to know to protect their heart health. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S., so understanding your personal risk is critical. Dr. Rogers urged listeners to calculate their own 10-year cardiovascular risk and to review the results with their physician—decisions about starting statins or other lipid‑lowering therapies should be individualized based on that risk profile. He also noted that current guidelines generally recommend lipid‑lowering treatment for people with diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
For detailed guidance and a risk calculator, visit: https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator
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