A subscriber asked about statins—so I made ChatGPT answer first… and then I fact-checked it as a vascular surgeon. We’re talking cholesterol, LDL, ApoB, plaque growth and plaque rupture, and what “prevention” actually means when the goal is avoiding the first heart attack (or the next one). We’ll cover when statins make sense, when they’re oversold, and why “my numbers are fine” doesn’t always mean your arteries are fine. This is AI in healthcare with a reality check.

For my more complete philosophy on the role of lipoproteins in plaque, please watch THIS video: https://youtu.be/ZR1tI0egcmI

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🧬 About Dr. Lily Johnston
  
Dr. Johnston is a double board-certified vascular and general surgeon in San Diego, specializing in metabolic and cardiovascular prevention. She’s the founder of CorSight Health and a passionate advocate for reimagining how medicine approaches chronic disease.
  
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