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Statins And Cholesterol Therapy Still Work After Sixty Oct 22, 2026

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Dr.
Alo and Hannah take on the viral claim that statins stop working after age sixty, walking through real trial data spanning age fifty to past eighty five. They expose how a widely cited anti-statin paper excluded mortality data and was written by authors selling their own cholesterol books, then break down what the honest evidence actually shows for older adults.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/elderly-statins

Questions this episode answers:
Do statins stop working after age sixty?
Is it too late to start a statin at seventy?
What does the research say about statins in elderly patients?
Are statins safe for frail older adults?
Does lowering cholesterol help people over eighty five?
What is the number needed to treat for statins?

Keywords: statins and aging, cholesterol myth book, statin benefits elderly, ldl cholesterol reduction, statins over 65, statins over 75, frail elderly statin therapy, cardiovascular risk reduction, primary prevention statins, number needed to treat statins, heart disease prevention seniors, statin misinformation

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #statins #cholesterol #heartdisease #ldl

Crestor vs Lipitor: The Real Head-to-Head Evidence Oct 21, 2026

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Dr.
Alo compares rosuvastatin and atorvastatin using the actual head-to-head trial data, not brand loyalty or forum advice. You'll learn how potency, side effects, drug interactions, and kidney or liver function should shape the choice between them, plus the exact combination strategy he uses with his own patients. He also explains the diabetes and cataract signals seen in trials and what questions to ask your doctor before switching or stopping a statin.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/rosuvastatin-vs-atorvastatin-crestor-vs-lipitor

Questions this episode answers:
Which statin is better, rosuvastatin or atorvastatin?
Why is rosuvastatin more potent than atorvastatin at a lower dose?
Do statins cause diabetes?
What are the side effects of Crestor versus Lipitor?
Can I take rosuvastatin with other medications?
How do doctors choose between atorvastatin and rosuvastatin?

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #statins #cholesterol #heartdisease #lipidology

When Is High Blood Pressure Actually an Emergency? Oct 20, 2026

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Dr.
Alo, a double board-certified cardiologist, explains the real difference between a hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency when your blood pressure cuff shows a scary number like 180 over 120. You'll get a step by step protocol for what to do in the moment, who needs to lower their threshold for calling a doctor, and how to build a long term plan so you're not back in crisis mode again.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/when-is-high-blood-pressure-an-emergency

Questions this episode answers:
What is the difference between hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency?
What blood pressure number counts as a hypertensive crisis?
What should I do if my blood pressure is 180 over 120?
When should I call 911 for high blood pressure?
How do I bring down a high blood pressure reading safely at home?
Who is at higher risk during a hypertensive crisis?

Keywords: hypertensive emergency, hypertensive urgency, high blood pressure crisis, 180 over 120, blood pressure spike, when to go to er blood pressure, blood pressure monitoring at home, stroke symptoms high blood pressure, cardiologist advice, blood pressure medication compliance, aortic dissection symptoms, pregnancy high blood pressure

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #hypertension #bloodpressure #heartcrisis #hearthealth

I've Treated 100K Hearts, Here's Where They Lied About Statins! Oct 19, 2026

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A board-certified cardiologist goes through fifteen of the most common claims about statins, from muscle pain and memory loss to diabetes risk and cancer, and checks each one against the actual clinical trial data.
You will hear what large randomized trials and meta-analyses actually found on side effects, LDL and plaque, supplements versus statins, and why starting early matters more than any risk calculator suggests.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/statin-side-effects

Questions this episode answers:
Do statins really cause muscle pain and side effects?
Can statins cause memory loss or dementia?
Do statins cause diabetes?
Do statins only add a few days to your life?
Is high ldl dangerous if I am otherwise healthy?
Do supplements lower cholesterol as well as statins?

Keywords: statins side effects, statin myths, ldl cholesterol, statins and dementia, statins and diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease, plaque reversal, statin safety, ldl and plaque, cardiologist explains statins, cholesterol supplements, statins in women

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #statins #cholesterol #heartdisease #ldl

The Pill That Lowers LDL Like An Injection: Enlicitide Explained Oral PCSK9 Oct 19, 2026

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Dr. Alo breaks down new oral PCSK9, enlicitide, a new once-daily pill that lowered LDL by 57 percent in a major phase 3 trial, matching the power of injectable PCSK9 inhibitors without the needle. He explains how PCSK9 inhibition works, walks through the CORALreef Lipids trial data including ApoB and Lp(a) results, and gives a practical checklist for what to ask your doctor at your next appointment.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/oral-pcsk9-enlicitide

Questions this episode answers:
What is enlicitide and how does it lower cholesterol?
Is there a pill alternative to PCSK9 inhibitor injections?
How much does enlicitide lower LDL cholesterol?
What is the difference between enlicitide and Repatha or Praluent?
What did the CORALreef Lipids trial find?
Should I ask my doctor about ApoB testing?

Keywords: enlicitide, lipfendra, pcsk9 inhibitor, ldl cholesterol, oral pcsk9 inhibitor, cholesterol pill, coralreef lipids trial, apob testing, lipoprotein a, repatha alternative, cardiology news, heart disease prevention

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #cholesterol #pcsk9 #ldl #heartdisease

Heart Failure Is Not a Death Sentence: Symptoms, Types and 2026 Treatments Oct 18, 2026

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Dr.
Alo breaks down what heart failure actually is, the critical difference between HFrEF and HFpEF, and the easy to miss symptoms that send people to the ER. He then walks through the 2026 treatment landscape, including the four pillar guideline directed therapy, new SGLT2 inhibitor data, and a major update on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists that most patients are still not getting.

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Questions this episode answers:
What is the difference between HFrEF and HFpEF?
What are the early warning signs of heart failure?
Is heart failure a death sentence?
What medications treat heart failure in 2026?
What tests diagnose heart failure?
Why are SGLT2 inhibitors used for heart failure?

Keywords: heart failure, hfref, hfpef, congestive heart failure, ejection fraction, sglt2 inhibitors, guideline directed medical therapy, arni sacubitril valsartan, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, cardiologist advice, heart failure symptoms, heart failure treatment

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #heartfailure #hfpef #hfref #cardiachealth

What Every Woman Should Know About Heart Attacks and Menopause Oct 18, 2026

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Dr.
Alo breaks down preventive cardiologist Dr. Abeer Berry's complete guide to women and heart disease, covering symptoms that get dismissed as anxiety, pregnancy and menopause related risk factors, and the real data on hormone therapy, clot risk, and testosterone. You'll get the exact tests to request and a concrete plan to start lowering your cardiovascular risk this week.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/women-heart-disease

Questions this episode answers:
What are the heart attack symptoms women often ignore?
Does hormone replacement therapy increase heart attack risk?
Why do I get heart palpitations during perimenopause?
What pregnancy complications raise future heart disease risk?
Do statins work differently in women than men?
What tests should I ask my doctor for to check heart health?

Keywords: women and heart disease, perimenopause palpitations, menopause hormone therapy, heart attack symptoms women, statins in women, preventive cardiology, early menopause risk, pregnancy complications heart risk, testosterone therapy women, clot risk hormone therapy, silent heart attack, cardiovascular disease prevention

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #womensheart #perimenopause #menopausehealth #heartdisease

The End of Heart Attacks: A Cardiologist Explains What Changed Oct 17, 2026

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A cardiologist breaks down the five measurable numbers that have driven a seventy percent drop in heart disease deaths since 1968, walking through the actual trial data behind each one.
You will learn why LDL and apoB are now considered a direct cause of heart disease rather than just a risk marker, what the SELECT trial revealed about semaglutide beyond weight loss, and why blood pressure and smoking still matter as much as ever. The episode also covers surprising imaging findings showing plaque in people as young as their twenties.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/ldl-causes-heart-disease

Questions this episode answers:
Why is heart disease declining so much since the 1960s?
What is apoB and why does it matter more than LDL?
Does quitting smoking actually lower heart attack risk quickly?
Can GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide prevent heart attacks?
What blood pressure number counts as stage one hypertension?
At what age does atherosclerosis actually start forming?

Keywords: heart disease prevention, ldl cholesterol, apob testing, cardiovascular risk factors, semaglutide heart health, select trial, blood pressure numbers, atherosclerosis causes, statins vs pcsk9 inhibitors, cardiologist explains cholesterol, quitting smoking heart risk, plaque buildup in arteries

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #ldl #apob #heartdisease #prevention

Are Eggs Actually Bad For Your Heart? The Real Answer Oct 15, 2026

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Dr.
Alo digs into why massive studies on eggs reach completely opposite conclusions, some linking them to higher death risk and others finding no connection at all. He unpacks what dietary cholesterol actually does to your blood work and gives you a personalized framework for how many eggs make sense based on your LDL, age, and overall diet. You will leave knowing exactly what to check before changing your breakfast.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/eggs-healthy

Questions this episode answers:
Are eggs bad for your heart?
How many eggs a day is safe for cholesterol?
Does dietary cholesterol raise LDL?
Why do egg studies contradict each other?
Should I eat egg whites instead of whole eggs?
How many eggs can I eat with high cholesterol?

Keywords: eggs and cholesterol, egg yolk health, ldl cholesterol, heart disease risk, dietary cholesterol, egg whites vs yolk, cardiovascular disease diet, how many eggs per day, saturated fat eggs, lipid panel, cholesterol sensitive diet, egg mortality study

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #eggsandcholesterol #hearthealth #ldl #nutritionscience

Blood Pressure Pills Decoded: What Each Class Actually Does Oct 15, 2026

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Dr.
Alo breaks down the major blood pressure medication classes, from diuretics and ACE inhibitors to ARBs, calcium channel blockers, and beta blockers, explaining exactly how each one works in the body. Hannah pushes for practical answers on dosing times, supplement interactions, and why meds often get blamed when the real issue is measurement error, missed doses, or untreated side effects. You will also get a clear list of symptoms that mean call the doctor versus symptoms that are safe to mention at your next visit.

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Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/blood-pressure-medications-explained

Questions this episode answers:
What does lisinopril actually do to the body?
Why does my blood pressure medication stop working?
What is the difference between ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
Should I take blood pressure medication in the morning or at night?
What are the side effects of amlodipine and calcium channel blockers?
When should I worry about swelling from blood pressure medication?

Keywords: blood pressure medication, lisinopril, amlodipine, ace inhibitors, arbs, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, hydrochlorothiazide, hypertension treatment, blood pressure pills explained, diuretics side effects, resistant hypertension

This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.

#heart #cardiology #drAlo #bloodpressure #hypertension #medications #hearthealth