In this referenced video, I discuss apolipoproteins and what they are. Apolipoprotein testing allows for more precise cardiovascular lipid risk stratification. I discuss the short-comings of LDL-C mass testing. I discuss the advantage of apolipoprotein testing in determining the number of atherogenic particles. I review the theory of atherosclerosis. I talk about some of the factors that result in increased inflammation. I discuss the impact of an unfavorable Apo B/ApoA ratio and how lifestyle intervention can improve this ratio. I discuss the use of cholesterol-lowering medications in the event that lifestyle intervention is unsuccessful in improving this ratio. I discuss the current statin treatment guidelines. I reviewed some articles that discuss pro's and con's of statin therapy. In preparation for this video, I reviewed about 50 journal articles dated between 1997 and present day.
Here is the link: youtu.be/Z_FeqC1YxbE
Hope this helps you or your loved ones!
Jason Williams, D.O.