Let’s talk about statins. I know… boring, right? Most of us already know a lot about them. But thinking of statins only as cholesterol drugs misses the bigger picture.

In many ways, statins are best understood as anti-atherosclerotic therapies that modify plaque biology, vascular inflammation, and cardiovascular risk far beyond simple LDL reduction.

In this episode, we cover:

1. Pleiotropic effects of statins beyond LDL-C lowering
2. Choosing the right statin in special populations
3. Why statins remain foundational therapy even in the era of newer lipid-lowering drugs

Whether you prescribe statins daily or want a deeper understanding of why they work so well, this episode revisits the science behind one of the most important therapies in preventive cardiology.

Bonus: Visual guide to help you navigate the episode.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes for clinicians and healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice, establish a physician–patient relationship, or replace individualized clinical judgment. The opinions expressed are those of the creator and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations.

In this special LipidCurious Inspiration episode, Dr. Vishnu Priya Pulipati, MD, FACE, DiplABCL, sits down with legendary lipid educator Dr. Thomas Dayspring, MD, FACP, FNLA, for a conversation beyond guidelines and numbers. Together, they explore the personal stories, career pivots, and defining moments that shaped a five-decade journey in medicine and lipidology. From evolving clinical passions to the power of teaching and lifelong curiosity, this episode is a reflective look at sustaining purpose and inspiration in a long career, especially when the spark needs reigniting.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes for clinicians and healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice, establish a physician–patient relationship, or replace individualized clinical judgment. The opinions expressed are those of the creator and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations.

ASCVD prevention isn’t about numbers; it’s about extending healthy years. Treat the right individual, at the right time, with the right intensity, and you give them more shared birthdays, more anniversaries, and more ordinary Tuesday dinners with the person they love. In Part 3 of the LipidCurious ASCVD Risk Stratification mini-series, we move from categorizing risk to taking action. Because risk scores don’t prevent events, decisions do.

In this episode, we cover:

1. What treatment targets are we actually aiming for?
2. How to choose LDL-C-lowering therapies strategically?
3. What does the future of ASCVD prevention look like?

Bonus: An easy-to-follow visual guide to help you navigate ASCVD Risk Stratification.

Want a companion resource? Download the free LipidCurious Starter Kit here
Questions or feedback? hello@lipidcurious.com

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes for clinicians and healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice, establish a physician–patient relationship, or replace individualized clinical judgment. The opinions expressed are those of the creator and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations.