In this video, I walk you through how I actually think about cholesterol when I sit down with a patient. The number we focus on most is LDL - it’s the particle that builds up inside artery walls and forms plaque. Most heart attacks happen when that plaque suddenly ruptures and forms a clot, often before the artery was severely blocked. That’s why prevention matters even when you feel fine. But here’s what surprises people: two patients with the same LDL can have very different risks. That’s beca