Dr. Thomas Dayspring is certified in internal medicine and clinical lipidology. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association. He joins me today for the second class in our series of Lipid Masterclasses.\xa0\xa0\nIn today\u2019s class, Dr. Dayspring shares valuable insights on cardiovascular health and lipid management. We dive into the complexities of cardiovascular disease, focusing on lipoproteins, atherogenesis progression, and its implications on myocardial infarctions (heart attacks). He explains the mechanisms of ApoB invasion into arterial walls and discusses the critical importance of finding competent healthcare providers, particularly for women navigating the perimenopausal to menopausal transition. He also gets into the limitations of bikini medicine, and we tackle pertinent issues surrounding hormone replacement therapy, including potential side effects and clinical observations.\xa0\nDr. Dayspring has a wealth of information to share today, and we have several additional masterclasses coming up to follow this class. Be sure to tune in for those episodes.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow lipids get transported, and how energy gets produced in the body\n\nHow the liver prevents fatty liver tissue from building up\n\nDr. Dayspring explains the process of lipolysis\xa0\xa0\n\nWhat is the role of LDL particles in atherosclerosis?\n\nHow the buildup of plaque in arteries can lead to blockages, causing heart attacks or strokes if left untreated\n\nWhy high cholesterol needs to get diagnosed and treated as early as possible\xa0\n\nThe importance of HDL cholesterol in immunity and oncogenesis\n\nWhy ApoB is essential for lipid panel analysis\n\nWhy women need comprehensive medical care, especially during menopause\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Thomas Dayspring\n\n\nTwitter (@DrLipid)\n\nLinkedIn