The Real Risk: Understanding Plaque Burden and Individualized LDL Targets for Heart Health

Welcome back to Cardio NOW, the podcast where we redefine how you think about heart health. In this episode, cardiologist Dr. Mahesh Mulumudi challenges traditional approaches to cholesterol and heart disease prevention. Instead of focusing on population averages and arbitrary LDL targets, he digs into the science of personalized risk, exploring how your unique plaque burden, inflammation levels, and genetics determine your true cardiovascular risks. From the latest research on omega-3s and p...