Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, yet most people never learn about the tests that actually reveal their true risk.

In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, I explain why your genetics are not your destiny, why traditional cholesterol panels often miss the full picture, and how modern testing can show what is really happening inside your arteries.

My goal in this episode is to help you understand your true risk, build a prevention-focused care team, and take back control with information that is rooted in evidence, not fear.

If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but still want deeper answers, this episode gives you the modern roadmap for protecting your heart. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Why traditional heart-disease testing is incomplete

03:12 Genetics vs environment: what really drives risk

06:55 Cholesterol myths & particle number explained

13:28 ApoB, Lp(a), LDL-P: the tests that matter

19:45 Inflammation, insulin resistance & metabolic fire

25:30 Gut–heart connection: what the microbiome reveals

29:55 How to build your heart-health team

33:22 Four habits that lower risk by up to 80%

36:44 Final takeaway: prevention you can start today

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