How would you change your behavior if you knew you already had heart disease?

I’m Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, and in this podcast, I want you to understand that you do - because we all do. Yes, genetic factors play a massive role in the development of the disease, but your own understanding, decision-making, and habits can be similarly impactful. So don’t fear atherosclerosis - embrace it.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - We've been thinking about atherosclerosis all wrong

1:55 - What is atherosclerosis?

2:54 - Do children have atherosclerosis?

3:50 - Atherosclerosis in teens and young adults

4:11 - The core mindset shift: it's not something you get, it's something you have

5:01 - You don't get atherosclerosis, you get the problems from it

6:29 - Lifestyle and mindset when approaching heart health

8:12 - Should children be on statins?

8:41 - Can we actually prevent atherosclerosis?

9:27 - The time curve: where are you and what can you do?

10:34 - Why heart disease is the number one killer

11:38 - The deck is stacked against us…how do we change it?

12:19 - Dr. London's personal experience

** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

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