Vishnu Priya Pulipati: Statins Beyond Cholesterol for Plaque Biology and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Vishnu Priya Pulipati, Founder and Host of LipidCurious Podcast, Member of Institutional Review Ethics Board at Saint Francis Health System, shared on LinkedIn:
”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 lowering
- Choosing the right statin in special populations
- Why statins remain foundational therapy even in the era of newer lipid-lowering drugs
Bonus: Visual guide to help you navigate the episode.
Free CME/CE available for listening.
Listen at www.lipidcurious.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube Podcasts.
Want a companion resource? Download the free LipidCurious Starter Kit.
Questions or feedback? [email protected]
Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not medical advice.
Clinicians should use independent clinical judgment and applicable guidelines.”

Stay updated with Hemostasis Today.
-
Nov 8, 2026, 14:06Shayan Mohammadmoradi: ZEUS Trial-Inflammation Reduction Without Fewer Cardiovascular Events
-
Nov 8, 2026, 14:05Kausik Ray: Plaque-Guided Care for Better Coronary Outcomes
-
Nov 8, 2026, 14:05Athira Elssa Johnson: Understanding Coronary Thrombosis and Its Risks
-
Nov 8, 2026, 14:04Sanjiv Beri: Blood Type Compatibility and the Balance of Giving and Receiving
-
Nov 8, 2026, 14:02Gabriela Hobbs: Recognizing Outstanding Abstract Achievements-ASH 2026
-
Nov 8, 2026, 12:22Marc Carrier: Advancing Catheter-Related Thrombosis Prevention Through Factor XI Inhibition
-
Nov 8, 2026, 11:56Why Genetic Predisposition Does Not Always Lead to Thrombosis – Stork Genetics
-
Nov 8, 2026, 11:45Sher-Lu Pai: Investigating Intracardiac Thrombosis and Its Management in Liver Transplantation
-
Nov 8, 2026, 11:25Mehmet Cilingiroglu: Navigating Anticoagulation Choices in Acute Coronary Syndrome PCI