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Cardiovascular Disease | Lipoproteins | Nutrition | Physical Fitness

Beyond LDL-C: Why Remnant Cholesterol Deserves More Attention

ByKevin Forey MD April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Introduction It is well established that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) contributes to the risk of cardiovascular disease…

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Cardiovascular Disease | Insulin Resistance | Lipoproteins

Why LDL-C, Hemoglobin A1c, and Continuous Glucose Monitors Are Not Optimal Tests For Longevity

ByKevin Forey MD February 11, 2025February 14, 2025

Introduction Several tests that are commonly utilized for longevity and the prevention of illness include LDL…

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Cardiovascular Disease | Lipoproteins

Lipoprotein(a): Overcoming the Risk of Elevated Lp(a)

ByKevin Forey MD September 12, 2024January 15, 2025

Lipoprotein(a), abbreviated as Lp(a), has emerged as a significant risk factor of cardiovascular disease. Specifically, elevated levels of Lp(a) contribute

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Cardiovascular Disease | Insulin Resistance | Lipoproteins | Metabolic Syndrome

Insulin Resistance Is a Stronger Risk Factor of Cardiovascular Disease Than LDL-ApoB

ByKevin Forey MD February 23, 2024March 27, 2025

Identifying and optimizing risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease are important priorities for health-conscious individuals and healthcare

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Cardiovascular Disease | Lipoproteins

Healthy Individuals With Elevated Levels of LDL-C: Does Treatment Help?

ByKevin Forey MD February 18, 2024September 29, 2024

The intent of this post is to provide additional insight and perspective regarding individuals who are metabolically healthy

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Cardiovascular Disease | Lipoproteins | Metabolic Syndrome

The Residual Risk of Death and Disease Among Individuals With Low Levels of LDL-C and ApoB

ByKevin Forey MD February 18, 2024September 29, 2024

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among adult men and women throughout the world. Meanwhile

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Cardiovascular Disease | Lipoproteins

Renewed Justification for Triglyceride-Lowering Therapy: Insight from REDUCE-IT

ByKevin Forey MD September 12, 2020September 29, 2024

An accumulating body of evidence has implicated hypertriglyceridemia as a treatable risk factor for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular

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