96: Cardiovascular Risk Management: Calcium Scores, Lp(a), and Colchicine
Aug 12, 2024•20 min
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Episode description
Buck shares his experience visiting a cardiologist and discusses his family history of heart disease. He explains the importance of coronary calcium CT scans and the significance of calcium scores. Buck also highlights the role of lipoprotein little a (Lp(a)) in cardiovascular disease and the potential for new medications to target and lower Lp(a) levels. He explores the use of low-dose colchicine as an anti-inflammatory treatment for coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation.
01:23 Understanding Coronary Calcium CT and Early Interventions02:48 Advanced Cardiovascular Testing and Treatments 06:01 The Role of Lipoprotein Little A in Heart Disease 13:42 Inflammation and Coronary Artery Disease
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