{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60d64d877183ff001912797c/6a4c749ae4f7d40f061dfd13?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 94: The Truth About Cholesterol, CAC Scores, and Heart Attack Risk","description":"<p>In today’s episode, Randy Vawdrey dives into cardiovascular prevention with a special focus on coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing. He guides us through why traditional cardiovascular risk factors like LDL cholesterol, HDL, and BMI may not be as predictive of heart attack risk as once thought, and how CAC scores can provide a much clearer picture.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll hear about the latest research, practical steps for interpreting CAC scores, and the lifestyle and supplemental interventions that can help halt the progression of cardiovascular disease.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Enroll in the Master Class: Preventive Cardiology: Comprehensive &amp; Integrative CV Risk Reduction with Randy Vawdrey, NP-C at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/vawdrey-cardio</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Discussing cardiac risk assessment factors</p><p>05:50 Predictive value of CAC scores</p><p>07:17 Understanding Agatston scores</p><p>10:22 Boulder cardiologist's health tips</p><p>13:52 Discussing methylfolic acid and statins</p><p>16:42 Managing stress with coronary scores</p><p>20:17 Podcast sponsor shout-out and disclaimers</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Datis Kharrazian, PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN"}