The Hidden Heart Threat Most Doctors Never Talk About: Lipoprotein (a)

Your heart is telling a story—but are you running the right tests to hear it? In this eye-opening and essential episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio—Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP)—sit down with preventive cardiologist Dr. Sunny Intwala to decode what standard cholesterol panels are missing and why menopause is a critical inflection point for heart health.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet so much of the risk remains invisible until it's too late. This conversation is your guide to getting ahead of the curve with cutting-edge prevention. In this episode, you'll discover:🫀 The Hidden Risk Factor: Why Lipoprotein(a) —a genetic marker you've likely never heard of—is a game-changer for assessing your true cardiovascular risk, and why routine tests won't catch it.📋 Beyond the Basic Panel: The advanced assessments (like APO-B and coronary artery calcium scores) that provide a much clearer picture of your heart health than standard cholesterol testing alone.👩‍👧 The Family History Factor: Why your mother's or grandmother's heart story is critical medical data, and how to translate that into actionable prevention.⚖️ Menopause as a Reveal: How the hormonal shifts of midlife can unmask underlying cardiovascular risks, making this the perfect moment for a heart health deep dive.💊 Medications, Myths & Momentum: The truth about statins, the genetics passed to you by your parents, new breakthrough medications, and why fear should never stand between you and life-saving cardiovascular disease risk prevention.Tune in for an episode that could literally save your life. It's time to stop guessing and start scanning, testing, and advocating for the heart you'll rely on for decades to come.The Dusty Muffins:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thedustymuffins🔗 Linktree → https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffinsHosts:👩⚕️ Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan → https://www.instagram.com/portlandmenopausedoc👩⚕️ Dr. Rebbecca Hertel → https://www.instagram.com/drrebbeccaherteldo👩⚕️ Dr. Christine Hart Kress → https://www.instagram.com/christinehartkress_dnpGuest – Dr. Sunny Intwala of Nuvance Health, now part of Northwell Health:🌐 Nuvance Health → https://www.nuvancehealth.org📱 Nuvance Health Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nuvancehealth📄 MDPI Profile → https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/15/2/740💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-intwala-md-mba-2b9a128/Disclaimer: The Dusty Muffins are doctors, but they're not YOUR doctors. This is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult your own healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.