About the Author - Ford Brewer MD MPH heads a team which helps our patients add decades of healthy life. He also ran the postgraduate program in prevention at Johns Hopkins, has over 25 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and has run large medical staff teams in prevention, primary care, and telemedicine. We use cardiovascular inflammation studies, medications and coaching. We also use use genetics, supplements (such as niacin) and biochemistry to improve longevity. Insulin resistance and Diabetes are key drivers of cardiovascular inflammation, as are Lp(a) sleep disturbances and periodontal diseases. These are actually more important than LDL. Heart attacks, strokes, Alzheimer's, disability and cancer are optional! At PrevMed, we focus on heart attack and stroke and Type 2 diabetes prevention by reducing or eliminating risk through attentive care and state-of-the-art genetic testing, imaging, labs and telemedicine options. We serve patients who have already experienced an event as well as those have not developed a diagnosis or event. Our team of senior clinicians includes internationally recognized leaders in the research and treatment of cardiovascular disease, preventive medicine and wellness.