What do you do when a 100+ page evidence-rich guideline drops?

Most of us intend to read it, save it for later… and never really use it effectively. Not because we do not care, but because we were never taught how to read them.

In this episode, we take a different approach. Using the recently published 2026 multisociety dyslipidemia guideline as an example, and drawing from my experience as a guideline co-author, we focus on how to read and apply any guideline without getting overwhelmed.

I walk through a simple 3-step framework to break down dense guidelines and turn them into practical clinical decisions.

Guidelines do not change practice. How we use them does.

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.

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:

1. Pleiotropic effects of statins beyond LDL-C lowering
2. Choosing the right statin in special populations
3. Why statins remain foundational therapy even in the era of newer lipid-lowering drugs

Whether 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.

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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.

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.

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.