About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of monitoring cholesterol and inflammation in women's cardiovascular health during menopause.

Recently, I've been speaking about how estrogen and FSH levels are valuable indicators for a woman's cardiovascular health. While not all medical professionals are well-versed in this, it's a topic that needs to be discussed. So, what should you look for when your doctor is monitoring your cholesterol, especially during menopause? In this episode, we're shedding light on the role cholesterol, inflammation, and plaque play in developing heart disease. In this episode you'll learn… Why talking about cholesterol is so important for women, especially during menopause. What modern medicine tends to focus on for heart health, and what's been missing. Why smaller, more dense LDL particles are more harmful than larger ones. What your bad cholesterol is made up of and the risks it increases. Inflammation trackers you'll want your doctor to pay attention to. How low cholesterol can impact heart health, especially when combined with risk factors. Signs you have moderate to severe inflammation and what it indicates. What oxidized LDL, which can be measured on a regular blood test, tells you. How the formation of plaque leads to heart disease and what you can do about it. What foam cells are…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Mirela Cernaianu

Topics covered

• cholesterol
• menopause
• cardiovascular health
• heart disease
• inflammation
• LDL particles

Keywords

• cholesterol
• menopause
• heart health
• inflammation
• LDL
• plaque formation
• cardiovascular disease

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