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Why Do "Healthy" People Still Have Heart Attacks?

The Dr. London Podcast··30 July 2026·22 min

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In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, uncovers how healthy people are still having heart attacks. He explains how LDL-C isn't the only blood test that predicts heart disease, the genetic risk factors everyone should know about, and which factors you can control to prevent a heart attack in the future. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/london Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 How "Healthy" People Still Have Heart Attacks 00:01:20 Two Patient Scenarios. One Problem 00:05:20 LDL-C vs. ApoB 00:07:40 Lp(a): The Hidden Genetic Risk Factor 00:09:28 Normal Does NOT Equal Optimal 00:10:00 What Happens Inside Your Arteries? 00:12:41 The INTERHEART Study: Preventable Risk Factors for Heart Attacks 00:17:40 Genetics: Your Heart is Your Heart 00:21:53 Thank You For Listening! ** 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 ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices