Doctor, Doctor tell me the TRUTH!

I’m Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, explaining why oxidized LDL cholesterol isn’t what social media “experts” makes it out to be and why focusing on LDL particle number or ApoB matters more. Its’s the Richman analogy and what I call measuring “the cars” is what is most important. Measuring oxidized LDL cholesterol is a waste of money and provides no useful information.

I’m Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video we discuss who needs a coronary artery bypass(CABG) vs. angioplasty with stent placement. When does CABG beat stents? I discuss the evidence based data mixed in with my own real world experience performing CABGs. It’s often not so simple and you need to beware of the interventional cardiologist who already tells you the plan before ever doing a formal angiogram.

I’m Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Today’s video is about exercise-induced hypertension. It is an entity very few physicians know how to explain, but can predict ominous long-term cardiovascular events. I explain why an exercise blood pressure spike might be more dangerous than you think, revealing hidden heart risks you can’t detect at rest.

I am Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video, I’ll explain why the standard kidney test might miss serious health risks and fail to detect impaired kidney function. Measuring Cystatin C is the gold standard for determining kidney function, yet most doctors have never even heard of it. It also gives clearer lifesaving picture of determining cardiovascular risk. In addition, there is ongoing research related to the role that plays in Alzheimer’s disease.

I am Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video, which is the second part of my video series about Heart Surgery 101, I break down the key facts about coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). I discuss what grafts we use to bypass the blockages and how do we choose which ones to use. Also, I share the different ways that we can do a CABG.

I’m Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video, which will be the first part of a two-part video, I will explain the difference between a cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeon. Then I break down the key facts about coronary artery bypass surgery, what makes it different from stenting, and why knowing the difference matters.

I am Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, and I’m excited to share that the TRAVERSE trial confirms testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men’s hearts, even in those at high cardiovascular risk. For further guidance, advocacy or a cardiovascular/lipid consultation, please go to PaladinMDs because “it’s like having a doctor in the family.” Doctor, Doctor tell me the TRUTH! is a reader-supported publication.

I’m Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video, I explain why statins don’t cause peripheral neuropathy and may even protect against it in some cases. The real question is what does the evidence show? For further guidance, advocacy or a cardiovascular/lipid consultation, please go to PaladinMDs because “it’s like having a doctor in the family.” Doctor, Doctor tell me the TRUTH! is a reader-supported publication.

I’m Dr. Michael Richman,a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video, I’m clearing up the confusion about fructose in fruit versus sugary drinks. Whole fruit is actually good for your liver and metabolism! I think you will find the evidence-based science fascinating. For further guidance, advocacy or a consultation, please go to PaladinMDs because “it’s like having a doctor in the family.” Doctor, Doctor tell me the TRUTH! is a reader-supported publication.

I’m Dr. Michael Richman, a double board certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video, I am breaking down the myth that sugar directly causes or spreads cancer. Let’s get to what the evidence-based science really says. For further guidance, advocacy or a consultation, please go to PaladinMDs because “it’s like having a doctor in the family.” Doctor, Doctor tell me the TRUTH! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.