Delay, Dose, Duration ⏳: The Triple Threat of LDL-C | Atherosclerosis doesn't just depend on how high, but also how long and how late.
Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast
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Show Notes
🧬💊 How long is too long to wait on statins?
Two new studies reveal a powerful truth: ⏳ It's not just how high your LDL is—but how long you've had it.
🔻 Delayed statin initiation (⏰ >6 months) after detecting high LDL-C is linked with increased risk of MI and stroke.
📆 Enter "Cholesterol-Years"—a concept akin to pack-years for smoking: the longer the LDL exposure, the higher the ASCVD risk.
🚨 Early cholesterol hurts more than late cholesterol.
🛠️ Statins can help—but early action is critical before damage becomes irreversible.
📚 Fascinating insights with real clinical implications for preventive cardiology and public health.
#Statins #LDL #CholesterolYears #PreventiveCardiology #ASCVD #PrecisionMedicine #PublicHealth #LipidManagement #ClinicalPearls 🫀📊