MD Anderson patients will discuss specific recommendations with the Perioperative Evaluation and Management team or Endocrinology teams before anesthesia
Medications Statins (first-line) Ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors Fibrates (for triglycerides) LDL = main target for cardiovascular risk reduction HDL protective, total cholesterol alone is less informative Familial hypercholesterolemia early CAD, tendon xanthomas Cholesterol is a lipid essential for cell membranes, steroid hormones, and bile acids, with LDL increasing cardiovascular risk and HDL being protective To view or add a comment, sign in Insulin: The Master Regulator of Whole-Body Metabolism Insulin is often simplified as a blood glucose In reality, insulin functions as a central metabolic signal that coordinates energy balance, nutrient partitioning, vascular health, immune activity, and inter-organ communication
Zinc: The Mineral for Hormone Balance Men with zinc deficiency cannot synthesize testosterone, an essential hormone for maintaining a healthy sex drive
GLP-1-based treatment can be a meaningful option for eligible patients managing obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, or weight-related health concerns