3.9. A Patient Conversation: Cardiovascular Disease

Now that we understand the biology of cardiovascular disease, let’s pivot to a conversation about where the rubber hits the road: prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic disease. Atherosclerotic disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. Full stop. This is true in the US, and this is true globally. The good news is that there are several things you can do to minimize your chances of cardiovascular disease, whatever your age or medical history.