Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, and Life as a Surgeon Q&A

In today’s podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, answers the questions you sent in. Ranging from cholesterol, blood pressure, and aortic aneurysm to a heart surgeon's mindset and perspective. Hope you enjoy! My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors LMNT: Get a free sample pack of LMNT's most popular flavors with any purchase at https://www.drinklmnt.com/london Rho Nutrition: Get 25% off the most bioavailable supplements on the market by heading to https://rhonutrition.com/london (Code: LONDON) Rorra: The highest-quality filtered water pitcher is now available. If you want cold, clean water you and your family can trust go to https://www.rorra.com/london to save 25% on your water filter. My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 Q&A Podcast 00:00:49 What are the most effective ways to reduce your risk of heart disease? 00:07:34 Why is cholesterol so important, and at the same time, we want to lower it? 00:11:32 If you're diagnosed with high Lp(a), what does this mean, and what should you do next? 00:15:45 What are the most important ingredients for a healthy diet 00:20:11 Advice for those interested in a career in medicine 00:23:52 Who is on the heart surgery team, and what role does everyone have? 00:29:19 What is an aortic aneurysm how is it diagnosed and treated? 00:40:40 What's one area you've changed your mind on in medicine 00:46:30 What habits are responsible for your success and failures 00:50:42 Why did you make the decision to stop drinking alcohol? 00:54:49 What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? 00:57:18 Thank you for listening! ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices