We Spent 20 Years Researching What Most Doctors Don't Have Time to Tell You
medicalpublications.org is an independent resource built around one discovery: there are 12 cardiovascular risk factors that matter. Most standard checkups only look at two.
It Started With My Father's Heart Attack
My father had a widowmaker heart attack. He had been seeing his doctor. He had labs. Nothing was flagged as urgent. And then, without warning, one of the most severe cardiac events a person can have.
He survived. But the experience changed everything for our family. I couldn't accept that there was no warning. I started asking questions. What did we miss? What did his doctors miss? What does the research actually say about how cardiovascular disease develops?
What I found surprised me.
“Cardiovascular disease doesn't develop overnight. It builds quietly over years, through a combination of risk factors most people have never heard of. The standard two or three that get checked at your annual physical are just the beginning of the story.”
The 12 Risk Factors
After two decades of research, we identified 12 distinct cardiovascular risk factors supported by peer-reviewed science. Most people have never been tested for the majority of them. Here's what they are:
Why We Built This Site
Most of what we found in the research never makes it into a routine checkup. Not because doctors are doing anything wrong, but because a standard appointment doesn't have room for it. The system is built around the two or three markers that are easiest to test and treat.
medicalpublications.org exists to close that gap. Every article covers one of these risk factors in plain language, with references to the underlying research. The goal is to help you have a better conversation with your doctor — not to replace that conversation.
Our research also led us to develop Tikva Heart, a cardiovascular support supplement formulated around all 12 risk factors. It has been on the market for over 20 years. Where relevant, you'll see it mentioned in our articles. We believe in full transparency about that.
Start With the Research
Browse all of our articles on the 12 cardiovascular risk factors — each one written in plain English with citations to peer-reviewed sources.
Read the Articles →These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Content on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.