Youtube Account: Dr Rob Cywes

Dr. Cywes Calls Out Cardiologists: New Heart Guidelines, Same Failures

DID YOU CARDIOLOGIST BROWBEAT YOU INTO TAKING A STATIN? Are heart disease prevention guidelines giving patients the individualized care they deserve? In this fiery episode, Dr. Rob Cywes challenges the messaging surrounding the PREVENT cardiovascular risk equations and questions whether cholesterol targets and statin prescribing receive too much attention compared with metabolic health and identifying existing coronary disease. He argues for a greater role for coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, clearer explanations of absolute versus relative risk reduction, and more accountability when recommendations change. It’s a passionate call for clinicians to listen to patients, explain treatment decisions, and make prevention personal.. Schedule a consultation to obtain and review your bloodwo…