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CardioAdvocate Insights go beyond individual conditions — editorials, practical guides, lifestyle deep-dives, and the science shaping the future of heart care. Written for patients and families who want to understand the bigger picture.

Editorials & Analysis (2 articles)
A Step in the Right Direction - 2026 ACC/AHA/NLA Guidelines
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A Step in the Right Direction
2026 ACC/AHA/NLA Dyslipidemia Guidelines — Editorial
CardioAdvocate’s analysis of the landmark 2026 cholesterol guidelines — what changed, what didn’t, and where we still disagree.
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Breaking the Loop - The Cholesterol-Inflammation Fusion Hypothesis
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Breaking the Loop
The Cholesterol-Inflammation Fusion Hypothesis
A new framework for understanding ASCVD — how cholesterol and inflammation form a self-reinforcing cycle, and why treating both matters.
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Practical Guides (3 articles)
What Does My Calcium Score Mean?
What Does My Calcium Score Mean?
A Patient’s Guide to CAC Score Interpretation
You got your calcium score. Now what? A plain-language guide to understanding what your number means and what to do next.
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What's Your ApoB?
What’s Your ApoB?
A Practical Approach to Lipid Management
Why ApoB may be the single most important number in cardiovascular prevention — and how to talk to your doctor about it.
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Who Needs to See a Specialist?
Who Needs to See a Specialist?
When to See a Cardiologist or Cardiometabolic Specialist
A practical guide to knowing when your cardiovascular care needs a specialist — and what to expect when you get there.
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Science & Innovation (2 articles)
Rewriting the Code - Gene Editing & Cardiovascular Medicine
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Rewriting the Code
Gene Editing & Cardiovascular Medicine
CRISPR, base editing, and the future of genetic cardiovascular therapies — from one-time injections to permanent cholesterol reduction.
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Bias Is Everywhere - Cognitive Bias in Medicine
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Bias Is Everywhere
Cognitive Bias in Medicine
How cognitive biases shape medical decisions — and what patients can do to advocate for objective, evidence-based care.
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Lifestyle & Wellness (2 articles)
A Cup of Joe Never Hurt Anyone - Coffee & Heart Health
A Cup of Joe Never Hurt Anyone
Coffee & Heart Health
Good news for coffee lovers — the evidence on caffeine, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular outcomes may surprise you.
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The Wild, Wild West - Supplements & Heart Health
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The Wild, Wild West
Supplements & Heart Health
The unregulated world of supplements — separating evidence from marketing in the $60 billion industry.
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Getting Started (2 articles)
Start Here: CardioAdvocate
Start Here: CardioAdvocate
Your Guide to This Site
New to CardioAdvocate? Start here for an overview of what we do, how we organize our content, and where to find what you need.
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CardioConundrums
CardioConundrums
Interactive Case-Based Learning
Test your cardiovascular knowledge with real-world clinical scenarios — interactive cases designed to sharpen your advocacy skills.
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The Wild, Wild West

How the Supplement Industry Profits From Regulatory Loopholes, Drug-Like Products, and Deceptive Marketing

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Ian Riddock Ian Riddock

What’s Your ApoB?

Why is everyone talking about ApoB? Are subfractions important? A practical approach to lipid biomarkers.

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