The Heart-Risk Marker Almost No One Tests—But 1 in 5 People Have | Dr. Michael Twyman

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with my personal cardiologist, Dr. Michael Twyman, to unpack everything you need to know about Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), the independent, highly genetic risk factor making major headlines in cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Twyman breaks down recent drug trial breakthroughs targeting Lp(a), what the early press releases actually reveal versus what questions remain unanswered, and why knowing your numbers is critical for personalized prevention. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Twyman dive into: (00:00) Why Lp(a) Could Be a Hidden Heart-Risk Factor (1:39) Why It's Making Headlines (4:03) The Debate: Lowering Cholesterol vs. Addressing Other Risks (9:12) The New Trials That Shocked Cardiologists (13:12) Optimal Levels and How Do You Test It (17:15) What a Cleerly Scan Can Reveal About Your Heart (20:07) Dhru Breaks Down His Own Test Results (24:45) How Concerned Should You Be About Lp(a) (27:31) How to Lower Inflammation and Protect Your Heart (31:58) Beware of Misleading Claims About Lowering Lp(a) (40:03) A Comprehensive Approach to Heart Health (43:10) How to Work With Dr. Twyman Dr. Michael Twyman founded Apollo Cardiology in St. Louis, Missouri. He combines conventional cardiology with functional medicine, mitochondrial optimization, and cutting-edge biohacking to help patients understand and reduce their cardiovascular risk. With an integrative approach that goes far beyond standard care, Dr. Twyman has helped hundreds of patients take control of their heart health. Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. Eric Topol Substack on Atherosclerosis: https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-coronary-artery-inflammation -"This Causes Heart Attacks!" - Diet & Lifestyle Habits To Clean Out Your Arteries For Longevity: https://youtu.be/g_km6bMWSn8?si=XFLIpgPp1_FTWYIN -The WARNING SIGNS Of Heart Disease & How To Help PREVENT IT | Dr. Michael Twyman: https://youtu.be/g5K0_kaAR2k?si=qpTA4XdjIAlvMupj -Cleerly Test: https://cleerly.com/ -Large Cohort Study Reveals Vanishingly Small Rates of Lipoprotein(a) Testing: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/large-cohort-study-reveals-vanishingly-small-rates-of-lipoproteina-testing For more on Dr. Twyman, follow him on: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtwyman/ -Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtwyman -X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeltwymanmd -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtwyman/ -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtwyman -Websites: https://drtwyman.com/ and https://apollocardiology.com/ Sponsors: https://dhrupurohit.com/sponsors/ This episode is brought to you by -BUBS Naturals: https://www.bubsnaturals.com/ -Momentous: https://www.livemomentous.com/ -Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/dhru Support your skin and your health with BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides. Head to BUBSNaturals.com and use code DHRU for 20% off your order. Right now, Momentous is offering our listeners up to 35% off their first order with promo code DHRU. Head to livemomentous.com and use code DHRU for 35% off your first subscription. Right now, get 20% off your Cozy Earth sheets and sleepwear. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use the code DHRUP. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter: https://trythis.dhrupurohit.com/ *Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as medical advice; always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.