As a cardiologist, I've seen thousands of patients over the years.
Here are the 5 things I recommend to every patient I see.
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1. Make Fitness A Priority
High levels of fitness have the strongest associations with longevity.
The evidence is overwhelmingly clear.
If you are not prioritising fitness.
You are leaving the biggest opportunity for benefit on the table.
2. Understand That Lifetime Risk Is What You Should Focus On
Most people focus on 10 year risk estimations.
At younger ages, these calculations are as close to useless as makes no difference in my view.
Use Lifetime Risk calculators to determine risk/benefits.
3. Know Your Lp(a) Levels
There is about a 1 in 5 chance you have an elevated Lp(a)
Which significantly increases your risk of early heart disease.
It's easy to check.
Most people have no idea what their levels are.
4. Track Quantifiable Metrics
Use validated metrics to assess your risk and progress over time:
Blood Pressure
Muscle Mass
Visceral Fat
V02 Max
APOB
What isn't measured isn't managed.
5. You Are The One Driving The Ship
Your doctor really does care about you.
But YOU are the one in charge.
Don't be a passenger. Be the driver.
YOU have the most to GAIN and the most to LOSE.
Act accordingly.
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