High Cholesterol & Lp(a): Articles
Advanced lipid science beyond the standard panel — LDL particle number, ApoB, and Lp(a) — and what actually lowers cardiovascular risk. These articles separate the markers that matter from the numbers most reports stop at.
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25 articles on High Cholesterol & Lp(a)
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NLA Releases an Update on Lp(a)
Read more →: NLA Releases an Update on Lp(a)Heart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Two key takeways: Lp(a) is considered a continuous independent risk factor, not dichotomous. Recognition of 3 levels of risk and recommendation to re-measure in patients with intermediate-risk levels. Low risk: Lp(a) levels below 75 nmol/L (30 mg/dL). Intermediate risk: Lp(a) levels between 75 and 125 nmol/L (30-50 mg/dL). …
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The Natural Heart Doctor: An Integrative Cardiologist’s Evidence-Based Guide to Holistic Heart Health
Read more →: The Natural Heart Doctor: An Integrative Cardiologist’s Evidence-Based Guide to Holistic Heart HealthHeart DiseaseHeart Attack Prevention Medically reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Integrative Cardiologist, Holistic Heart Centers · Last updated: June 2026 The term “natural heart doctor” speaks to a real and growing desire: to care for your cardiovascular system at the root, not just manage numbers with prescriptions. The more important question is…
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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a), HypertensionSupplements to Clean Arteries: What Actually Works | Dr. Druz
Read more →: Supplements to Clean Arteries: What Actually Works | Dr. DruzCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a)Hypertension Supplements to clean arteries — the claim is everywhere online. But which ones actually have clinical evidence, which are dangerous hype, and which carry real drug interaction risks? As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M evaluates arterial supplements not just on whether…
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What Foods Help To Lower Cholesterol?
Read more →: What Foods Help To Lower Cholesterol?Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Problems With High Cholesterol Clogged arteries Blood flow restriction Chest pain Increased risk of heart attacks and strokes Foods To Focus On Legumes Avocados Almonds Walnuts Whole Grains Berries Eggplants Carrots Foods To Avoid Fried foods Fast food Processed meats Sugary snacks Holistic Heart Centers This…
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Controlling your Cholesterol
Read more →: Controlling your CholesterolCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Omega-3 fatty acids: While omega-3 fatty acids don’t directly affect your bad cholesterol levels, consuming more of it is linked with many heart health-related benefits. What is cholesterol and why does it matter? How can you control your cholesterol? Diet adjustments – Lifestyle adjustments to…
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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a), Stroke PreventionFoods That Reduce Arterial Plaque: A Cardiologist’s List
Read more →: Foods That Reduce Arterial Plaque: A Cardiologist’s ListCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a)Stroke Prevention Foods that reduce arterial plaque are a legitimate focus of cardiovascular research — but the mechanism is more nuanced than the word “clean” implies. As an integrative cardiologist, I want to give you an accurate picture: certain foods meaningfully reduce inflammation, slow plaque progression, and…
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National Cholesterol Education Month
Read more →: National Cholesterol Education MonthCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ High blood pressure. ✓ Eat Omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, walnuts, and flaxseed. ✓ Healthy eating choices. How Do I Know If I Have High Cholesterol? High blood pressure. Smoking. Excess Weight. Diabetes. How Does Cholesterol Get Lowered? Reducing saturated fats found in red…
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Peripheral Artery Disease
Read more →: Peripheral Artery DiseaseCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Painful cramping in the hips and calf muscles after physical activity. ✓ Detailed history intake. Symptoms: Painful cramping in the hips and calf muscles after physical activity. Leg numbness/weakness. Coldness in the lower leg or foot. Change in color of legs. Shiny skin on legs. …
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Does Cholesterol Really Cause Heart Disease?
Read more →: Does Cholesterol Really Cause Heart Disease?Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Cholesterol and Heart Disease Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance. It can be found in all of the cells in your body. Cholesterol plays a key role in our digestive process, by providing substances that help with digesting food also, it used to…
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Having High LDL Raises Risk For A Cardiac Event
Read more →: Having High LDL Raises Risk For A Cardiac EventCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Age What is LDL? What LDL Test Results Mean Age Cholesterol level Blood pressure Whether you’re a smoker/non-smoker Whether you do/do not take blood pressure medicine How to lower your cholesterol Holistic integrative cardiologist This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD,…
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HDL vs. LDL
Read more →: HDL vs. LDLCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Having a diet high in processed foods, such as simple sugars, and unhealthy saturated fat, especially from commercially fed animals. Excess weight, or “skinny fat”, otherwise known as metabolically obese. Lack of physical activity. Smoking or heavy metal toxicity from environmental sources.. Age and gender: your cholesterol levels…
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Foods That Help With Cholesterol
Read more →: Foods That Help With CholesterolCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Egg yolks ✓ Poor diet Eating saturated fat found in animal products, and trans fats, found in processed foods, can raise your cholesterol level. ✓ Chest pain ✓ Tomatoes In what foods can cholesterol be found? Egg yolks Meat Cheese What happens if…
Concerned About Your Cholesterol or Lp(a)?
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