💔 Cardiovascular disease kills!

💔 Cardiovascular disease kills about 43% of our population — more than any other disease. The most tragic part? 👉 It’s completely preventable!

The problem lies in how we think about treatment. 🧠
According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, clinicians are advised to prescribe statin medications for adults aged 40–75 who have:

• Dyslipidemia (bad cholesterol)
• Diabetes 🍭
• Hypertension (high blood pressure) 💥
• Or who smoke 🚬

These are “B” recommendations — meaning not all experts agree.

🧪 The target is LDL cholesterol — but here’s the issue: LDL is a calculated number, not a direct measurement. If your triglycerides are high (as in diabetes), your LDL calculation can look better than it really is. That’s misleading. 😬

A more accurate approach would be to test for:
✅ Lipid particle size
✅ Oxidized LDL
This provides a clearer picture of your cardiovascular risk and helps identify what truly needs treatment.

🧠 Cardiovascular disease isn’t just about cholesterol — it’s an inflammatory immune response to oxidized LDL that penetrates artery walls.

🚫 I’ve seen patients on statins experience:

• Elevated liver enzymes
• Muscle pain and fatigue 💪
• Even rhabdomyolysis — a dangerous breakdown of muscle tissue

💡 Statins aren’t the best way to treat cardiovascular disease.
By addressing inflammation and improving lipid particle size, we can make meaningful progress in preventing plaque buildup naturally. 🌿

If you’re a patient, ask Dr. Ennen about testing lipid particle size and oxidized LDL — it could change everything.
If you’re not a patient and want help reducing cardiovascular risk without harmful medications, call our office ❤️ — let’s create a personalized plan for your heart health.