Would love to hear a discussion with Dr. Katz on lp (a), when we might expect to get results on medications in clinical trials and what the rollout of those medications will look like for those with high lp(a) with and without atherosclerosis.
Would also be interested in a discussion of arterial breast calcifications as biomarkers/ risk factors for cardiovascular disease. I’m 56 and calcifications first appeared on my mammogram at age 39. No one ever discussed these with me in regard to cardiovascular risk. In recent years I have been reading that they can be a risk factor. Interested to know if you discuss BAC with your patients regarding cardiovascular risk.
Excellent interview! And thanks for addressing bothersome side effects of meds—hydrochlorothiazide and post-menopause urinary incontinence is turning out to be a bad combo, lol. It's on my list of things to talk about with my cardiologist, and I'm a little concerned she's going to tell me to deal with it.
I suggest people check it at various times of the day - because it will vary - in order to get a sense of the average BP reading and to get a sense of what forces impact it (eg. a bad night's sleep vs a good one, exercise/no exercise beforehand, etc)
Great interview. What recommendations are there for the person who has a hard time checking their own blood pressure at home, who gets the same anxiety response as they would in the doctor's office.
Thank you! This was so helpful! I hope you do more interviews with Dr Katz….lipoprotein (a)!….the two of you provide great, helpful, comforting advice.
Would love to hear a discussion with Dr. Katz on lp (a), when we might expect to get results on medications in clinical trials and what the rollout of those medications will look like for those with high lp(a) with and without atherosclerosis.
Yes! I’m eagerly awaiting the results of these trials, too.
Would also be interested in a discussion of arterial breast calcifications as biomarkers/ risk factors for cardiovascular disease. I’m 56 and calcifications first appeared on my mammogram at age 39. No one ever discussed these with me in regard to cardiovascular risk. In recent years I have been reading that they can be a risk factor. Interested to know if you discuss BAC with your patients regarding cardiovascular risk.
Excellent interview! And thanks for addressing bothersome side effects of meds—hydrochlorothiazide and post-menopause urinary incontinence is turning out to be a bad combo, lol. It's on my list of things to talk about with my cardiologist, and I'm a little concerned she's going to tell me to deal with it.
When is the best time, upon awakening?
Agree a variety
I suggest people check it at various times of the day - because it will vary - in order to get a sense of the average BP reading and to get a sense of what forces impact it (eg. a bad night's sleep vs a good one, exercise/no exercise beforehand, etc)
Great interview. What recommendations are there for the person who has a hard time checking their own blood pressure at home, who gets the same anxiety response as they would in the doctor's office.
Exposure therapy. Just keep taking it and ignore the numbers. Normalize the action of evaluating it
Agree w Greg! The more you get used to checking BPs, the more you disarm the adrenaline response. Great Q!
Thanks so much for your response and advise! Keep up the great work.
Thank you! This was so helpful! I hope you do more interviews with Dr Katz….lipoprotein (a)!….the two of you provide great, helpful, comforting advice.
Very prActical information!
Thanks!
What about taking a medication such as minoxidil if one’s blood pressure runs low. Orthostatic hypotension is problematic
Yes, Minoxidil can/does reduce blood pressure but its effects on blood pressure are generally very modest.