ASCVD risk stratification gets messy fast—especially when calculators, risk enhancers, and coronary calcium scores all compete for attention. In Part 2 of the LipidCurious ASCVD Risk Stratification mini-series, we focus on how to use these tools without overcomplicating primary prevention or getting lost in the details.

In this episode, we cover:

1. A practical, age-first framework for approaching primary prevention
2. How to use ASCVD risk calculators, risk enhancers, and coronary calcium score—and when not to
3. How to apply this framework consistently in real-world clinical practice

Bonus: Two quick cases—including one where guidelines don’t fit perfectly—and a short, actionable challenge you can start using immediately in clinic.

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Questions or feedback? hello@lipidcurious.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes for clinicians and healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice, establish a physician–patient relationship, or replace individualized clinical judgment. The opinions expressed are those of the creator and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations.

ASCVD risk stratification should be straightforward, but in real clinic time, it often isn’t. Multiple guidelines, limited time, overlapping categories, and nonstop competing priorities make lipid decisions feel harder than they need to be.

In Part 1 of this LipidCurious mini-series, I walk you through how I approach ASCVD risk BEFORE I ever open an ASCVD Risk calculator using a practical, repeatable framework grounded in the 2018 AHA/ACC guideline, with AACE, NLA, and ADA guidance layered in where it adds clarity.

In this episode, we cover:

1. Why ASCVD risk stratification matters
2. Where I start every single time (screening & what to check)
3. The THREE questions that guide most lipid decisions!

• Clinical ASCVD?
• LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL?
• Diabetes Mellitus age 40–75?

Bonus: You’ll also hear two quick cases that show how much you can decide without a calculator.

Want a companion resource? Download the free LipidCurious Starter Kit here
Questions or feedback? hello@lipidcurious.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes for clinicians and healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice, establish a physician–patient relationship, or replace individualized clinical judgment. The opinions expressed are those of the creator and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations.

Hi everyone.

Happy New Year.

As the new year 2026 unfolds, I want to share three things in this episode.
1. What I hope LipidCurious continues to represent.
2. What I’m working on right now.
3. How I’m thinking about content on this platform moving forward.

I see LipidCurious as a shared journey between you and me. Let’s build it thoughtfully, together.

If you have ideas you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you. This includes:

• Topics you'd like to be discussed in an episode
• Collaboration idea with groups or societies aligned with the mission of expanding cardiometabolic medicine.
• Mentors in the cardiometabolic space you’d love to see highlighted in an episode
• Cardiometabolic or lipid-focused training opportunities for our colleagues to explore.
• Non-clinical topic you want discussed in a future episode.

You can reach me anytime at hello@lipidcurious.com

Download the Free LipidCurious Starter Kit here

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes for clinicians and healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice, establish a physician–patient relationship, or replace individualized clinical judgment. The opinions expressed are those of the creator and do not represent the views of any affiliated institutions or organizations.