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The Doctor's Farmacy · August 5, 2026 · 1h 8m

Can Heart Disease Be Reversed? After His Own Heart Attack, This Surgeon Changed Everything | Dr. Jeremy London

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and even outwardly healthy people can be at risk. Dr. Mark Hyman speaks with cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, who experienced a heart attack himself, forcing him to question common assumptions about prevention. They explore why standard cholesterol tests may not tell the whole story, how a more complete assessment can reveal hidden risk, and what lifestyle strategies can help reduce that risk. This conversation aims to empower listeners with a more nuanced understanding of personal cardiovascular health.

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Highlights

Heart disease can strike apparently healthy people
Dr. London's own heart attack as an outwardly healthy surgeon illustrates that heart disease is not just a disease of the obviously unhealthy.
Standard cholesterol tests have limitations
The discussion covers the limitations of standard cholesterol tests and how a more comprehensive assessment can provide a clearer picture of cardiovascular risk.
Personalizing cardiovascular risk assessment
They discuss how a deeper understanding of your personal cardiovascular risk can help tailor prevention efforts.
Lifestyle changes can lower cardiovascular risk
The episode covers lifestyle changes that can help lower long-term cardiovascular risk.

Misc

Dr. London is a heart surgeon who suffered a heart attack, challenging his own professional assumptions about heart health.
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