Cholesterol Update with Dr. Joseph Rogers
From Dr. Joe Galati Podcast by Dr Joe Galati
May 6, 2026 · 16 min · Season 12 · Episode 2
About this episode
Dr. Joseph Rogers discusses cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors to help Americans protect their heart health.
Dr. Joseph Rogers of the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine was our guest this past week on Your Health First. He delivered a thorough overview of cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factors, and what Americans need to know to protect their heart health. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S., so understanding your personal risk is critical. Dr. Rogers urged listeners to calculate their own 10-year cardiovascular risk and to review the results with their physician—decisions about starting statins or other lipid‑lowering therapies should be individualized based on that risk profile. He also noted that current guidelines generally recommend lipid‑lowering treatment for people with diabetes or chronic kidney disease. For detailed guidance and a risk calculator, visit: https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator Tune in to Your Health First every weekend at 7:00 PM Sunday (CST) on 740 KTRH and the iHeartRadio app for more expert health interviews and practical advice. How To Reach Dr. Joe Galati and his Team: For an on-line consultation or press inquiries, contact Teresa Reyes at 713-794-0700…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Joe Galati
Guest: Dr. Joseph Rogers
Topics covered
- cholesterol
- cardiovascular health
- risk factors
- heart disease
- lipid-lowering therapies
Keywords
- cholesterol
- cardiovascular risk
- heart health
- statins
- lipid-lowering therapies
- diabetes
- chronic kidney disease
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Texas Heart Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, 740 KTRH, iHeartRadio, Liver Specialists of Texas
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