LipidCurious

Vishnu Priya Pulipati, MD, FACE, DipABCL
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Podcast dedicated to demystifying lipids for medical boards and real-world clinical practice.

  1. 6D AGO

    Statins Beyond LDL-C: Pleiotropy, Special populations, & Why They Still Matter

    Let’s talk about statins. I know… boring, right? Most of us already know a lot about them. But thinking of statins only as cholesterol drugs misses the bigger picture. In many ways, statins are best understood as anti-atherosclerotic therapies that modify plaque biology, vascular inflammation, and cardiovascular risk far beyond simple LDL reduction. In this episode, we cover: Pleiotropic effects of statins beyond LDL-C loweringChoosing the right statin in special populationsWhy statins remain foundational therapy even in the era of newer lipid-lowering drugsWhether you prescribe statins daily or want a deeper understanding of why they work so well, this episode revisits the science behind one of the most important therapies in preventive cardiology. Bonus: Visual guide to help you navigate the episode. Want a companion resource? Download the free LipidCurious Starter Kit here Questions or feedback? hello@lipidcurious.com   Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  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.

    16 min

  2. FEB 27

    LipidCurious Inspiration: Dr.Thomas Dayspring

    In this special LipidCurious Inspiration episode, Dr. Vishnu Priya Pulipati, MD, FACE, DiplABCL, sits down with legendary lipid educator Dr. Thomas Dayspring, MD, FACP, FNLA, for a conversation beyond guidelines and numbers. Together, they explore the personal stories, career pivots, and defining moments that shaped a five-decade journey in medicine and lipidology. From evolving clinical passions to the power of teaching and lifelong curiosity, this episode is a reflective look at sustaining purpose and inspiration in a long career, especially when the spark needs reigniting.  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.

    14 min

  3. FEB 13

    ASCVD Risk Stratification Series (Part 3 of 3): LDL-C Targets, Treatment Options & The Future of Prevention

    ASCVD prevention isn’t about numbers; it’s about extending healthy years.  Treat the right individual, at the right time, with the right intensity, and you give them more shared birthdays, more anniversaries, and more ordinary Tuesday dinners with the person they love. In Part 3 of the LipidCurious ASCVD Risk Stratification mini-series, we move from categorizing risk to taking action. Because risk scores don’t prevent events, decisions do.   In this episode, we cover: What treatment targets are we actually aiming for?How to choose LDL-C-lowering therapies strategically?What does the future of ASCVD prevention look like?Bonus: An easy-to-follow visual guide to help you navigate ASCVD Risk Stratification. Want a companion resource? Download the free LipidCurious Starter Kit here Questions or feedback? hello@lipidcurious.com   Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  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.

    17 min

  4. JAN 30

    ASCVD Risk Stratification Series (Part 2 of 3): Using Risk Scores & Enhancers Without Getting Lost in Them

    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: A practical, age-first framework for approaching primary preventionHow to use ASCVD risk calculators, risk enhancers, and coronary calcium score—and when not toHow to apply this framework consistently in real-world clinical practiceBonus: Two quick cases—including one where guidelines don’t fit perfectly—and a short, actionable challenge you can start using immediately in clinic. Want a companion resource? Download the free LipidCurious Starter Kit here Questions or feedback? hello@lipidcurious.com   Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  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.

    18 min

  5. JAN 16

    ASCVD Risk Stratification Series (Part 1 of 3): Before the Risk Calculator

    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: Why ASCVD risk stratification mattersWhere I start every single time (screening & what to check)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   Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  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.

    16 min

  6. JAN 2

    Looking Ahead: A New Chapter for LipidCurious

    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 episodeCollaboration 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 episodeCardiometabolic 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.

    7 min

  7. 11/29/2025

    Season 1 Episode 10: Inflammation + Season 1 Wrap-Up

    Inflammation!  We use the word all day in the clinic. We blame it for half the problems in medicine. Yet when you strip it down to its core, inflammation is one of the most misunderstood forces in cardiometabolic medicine.  In this episode of LipidCurious, we discuss 1.    What is inflammation? 2.    How do we measure it? 3.    How do we treat it? By the end, you’ll walk away with a sharper, cleaner understanding of inflammation’s role in cardiometabolic disease — and how to act on it in everyday practice.  And finally, a heartfelt wrap-up of Season 1, the journey behind building LipidCurious, and where this platform may go next.  Bonus: For the full collection of visuals across Season 1, visit the Podcast page. Download the Free LipidCurious Starter Kit here Questions or feedback? Reach out at hello@lipidcurious.com  Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  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.

    13 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    Season 1 Episode 9: Atherosclerosis

    Most heart attacks don’t start with a clogged artery! They start with a microscopic storm — a small, invisible wound inside the artery wall. That storm begins decades before symptoms, sometimes before high school. By the time someone hits their forties or fifties, the real question isn’t whether atherosclerosis has begun…It’s how far it’s already gone. Let’s zoom in — literally inside the artery wall — and trace this disease from its very first spark. From the moment an ApoB-containing particle sneaks beneath the endothelium… To the slow, simmering inflammation that follows… To the day a plaque finally stops being silent. In this episode of LipidCurious, we’ll uncover  Anatomy & The Birth of an Atherosclerotic PlaqueWhy Some Arteries Are More Prone to AtherosclerosisSeeing, Treating, and Reversing AtherosclerosisYou’ll walk away seeing cholesterol numbers in a completely different light — not as abstract labs, but as a daily pressure on the artery wall. By the end, you’ll understand why atherosclerosis is the slow burn beneath the surface — invisible for years, yet capable of erupting into the events we fear most.  Bonus: The Visual Guide for this episode is waiting for you — click here. For the full collection of visuals across episodes, visit the Podcast page. Download the Free LipidCurious Starter Kit here Questions or feedback? Reach out at hello@lipidcurious.com  Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  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.

    16 min
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Podcast dedicated to demystifying lipids for medical boards and real-world clinical practice.

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  • Creator
    Vishnu Priya Pulipati, MD, FACE, DipABCL
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 LipidCurious
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    LipidCurious

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