May Bakir, MD

May Bakir, MD Dr. May Bakir, MD, FACC – Leading Cardiologist & Founder of InfiniteHeart Health, dedicated to personalized, preventive, and longevity-focused heart care.

07/30/2026

Before we talk medications, let's talk physiology. Your liver has a built-in system for clearing LDL from your bloodstream, using receptors that can be recycled up to 150 times. Your body can even fight plaque that's already formed. But these systems have limits, and when LDL stays too high for too long, they get overwhelmed. That's why the fundamentals matter: heart-healthy diet, regular movement, healthy weight, no smoking. And when lifestyle isn't enough, the right medication gives your liver's cleanup crew a boost.

07/28/2026

A new oral cholesterol medication just hit the market, and it has a lot of people asking what their options really are. So here is an honest, side-by-side look at the three main PCSK9 inhibitors: the new once-daily pill, the self-injected antibody with proven heart-attack and stroke data, and the shot you only need twice a year. Each one lowers LDL powerfully. Each one fits a different kind of life. The best choice depends on your risk, your history, whether you will actually stick with a pill or an injection, and what your insurance covers. None of them replace the basics, meaning a heart-healthy lifestyle and, in most cases, a statin alongside them. Bring these three names to your cardiologist and ask which one fits you. This is educational content, not medical advice.

07/25/2026

A completely blocked coronary artery, and you might not feel a thing. When it closes slowly, your heart quietly builds its own detour called collateral circulation. It keeps people alive, but it is a partial rescue, not a cure. Most of those hearts have already had a silent attack. The real win is catching the plaque years earlier. Do not wait for your heart to bypass itself.

07/24/2026

Cholesterol isn't the only number that matters. Inflammation plays a bigger role in heart disease than most people realize, and the science backs it up.

07/23/2026

Most people think this device is only for diabetics. I disagree, and here's why.

07/22/2026

Your anxiety might be a cardiovascular problem in disguise.

07/22/2026

Statins vs PCSK9 inhibitors? It's not either/or—it's about knowing when to upgrade. The answer might surprise you.

07/20/2026

The smoke outside isn't just hazy skies. It's a measurable hit to your cardiovascular system, and the effects add up fast.

Run a true HEPA filter. Track your local AQI. Treat this week like the cardiovascular exposure it actually is.

07/18/2026

A zero calcium score isn't always the reassurance you think it is. New data shows hidden plaque can carry the same risk, even when the score says zero. Comment HEART to learn more.

07/17/2026

Got a positive calcium score and don't know what it means? The number is just the start of the conversation. Here's how I actually approach treatment, and why I push for more aggressive targets than standard guidelines.

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