Knife Down
Lily Johnston, MD MPH"Knife Down" is what a surgeon says in the OR when she puts her scalpel down so no one gets hurt — and it’s the mission here: put the knife down, long before anyone needs to use it.
Knife Down is a podcast about how to actually invest in your health so you can live longer, stronger, and with less time in doctors’ offices. The core focus is the world’s leading cause of death—cardiovascular disease... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 10 days ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NutritionMedicineHealth & Fitness | |||
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Are supplements safe? Not automatically. In this video, I explain why supplements are really drugs, why the industry has so little oversight, which products worry me most, and how I think about using supplements more safely in real life.
I’m a board... more
• Feeling “healthy” is not a screening test.
In this episode, Dr. Ford Brewer ( @DrFordBrewer ) tells the origin story: an ER doc who believed he was doing the right things—until he actually checked and found plaque. That discovery didn’t just cha... more
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Wondering what a CIMT (carotid intima-media thickness) exam is actually like? In this quick “what to expect” walkthrough, I show you how the test works, what it feels ... more
High Lp(a) cholesterol is common—and frustrating—because there’s no single drug that fixes it (yet).
In this video, I walk through how I manage elevated lipoprotein(a) today, using the tools we actually have: metabolic health optimization, LDL/ApoB l... more
In this video, we explore the exciting pipeline of drugs targeting lipoprotein a and its implications for cardiovascular disease prevention. We'll examine how these cholesterol drugs are designed to work, including those utilizing sirna technology, a... more
In this research report deep dive, I walk through a randomized trial that asked a very specific, very modern question: can high-intensity interval training (HIIT) measurably change coronary atherosclerotic plaque—not just your VO₂ max?
We go line-by... more
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJLKTyKy-14&list=WL&index=31
We’ve been obsessed with this cholesterol number for decades — but what if we’ve been chasing the wrong thing this whole time?
In this video, I’m reacting to Physionic’s po... more
A subscriber asked about statins—so I made ChatGPT answer first… and then I fact-checked it as a vascular surgeon. We’re talking cholesterol, LDL, ApoB, plaque growth and plaque rupture, and what “prevention” actually means when the goal is avoiding ... more
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What is Knife Down about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on the prevention of cardiovascular disease, this podcast brings together evidence-based discussions on various aspects of metabolic health and overall wellness. Episodes cover topics such as cholesterol misconceptions, insulin resistance, and the effects of diet and exercise on heart health, providing actionable insights for listeners looking to take charge of their health. Unique in its direct approach, the show utilizes the expertise of a vascular surgeon to dissect complex medical concepts and translate them into practical advice, all while maintaining a candid and sometimes humorous tone regarding the challenges of modern medicine. The commitment to demystifying health and prevention strategies stands out, aiming to empower li... more
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