{"id":1904,"date":"2026-03-18T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1904"},"modified":"2026-03-18T07:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:00:06","slug":"why-fit-and-healthy-people-still-get-heart-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1904","title":{"rendered":"Why Fit and Healthy People Still Get HEART ATTACKS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can exercise regularly, eat well, and have normal cholesterol, and, unfortunately, still be at risk for a heart attack or stroke or sudden death. In this video, I break down the hidden risk factors that routine checkups often miss and why seemingly healthy people sometimes develop heart disease without warning. I\u2019ll also explain the key tests that can reveal risk much earlier and how to minimize risk<\/p>\n<p>Dr Kim is a physician, board-certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine, with a passion for preventive health, weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity.<\/p>\n<p>Chapters:<br \/>\n00:00 Start here<br \/>\n01:01 How does inflammation play a role?<br \/>\n04:00 The problem with LDL<br \/>\n06:30 LDL vs ApoB Target?<br \/>\n08:24 Under-appreciated genetic marker that increases risk in 20% of people<br \/>\n10:45 How to change approach if insulin resistance<\/p>\n<p>Get exclusive updates:<br \/>\nleonidkimmd.com\/email<\/p>\n<p>Find me on:<br \/>\nInstagram: http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leonidkimmd<br \/>\nTikTok: http:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@leonidkimmd<\/p>\n<p>Website: https:\/\/www.leonidkimmd.com<\/p>\n<p>DISCLAIMER:<br \/>\nThis video is for general information and educational purposes only and does NOT constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health services, including giving of a medical advice. 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