The HEART RESERVE Letter
A free email from Lisa Zahakos, RPA-C. Clear explanations, a question worth asking and a useful next step for your healthcare visit.
The latest letter · Issue 04
September 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Women deserve clear answers about testosterone. Here is what changed at the FDA, what we still do not know, and five questions for your next visit.
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September 2026 · 5 min read
Before scheduling a calcium scan, ask what you and your clinician would do differently with the result.
September 2026 · 7 min read
LDL-C shows how much cholesterol is being carried. ApoB helps estimate how many plaque-forming particles are carrying it. Sometimes the two results tell a different story.
September 2026 · 8 min read
Bring your earlier history and recent changes into the same conversation: pregnancy, menopause, test results and how you feel in everyday life.
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