How CardioAdvocate Chooses What to Trust

Our approach to evidence, expertise, and medical education

CardioAdvocate prioritizes credible, evidence-based, and clinically meaningful medical information.

We favor:

• Established medical guidelines
  
  

• High-quality scientific research
  
  

• Trusted experts with real contributions to patient care and education
  
  

We do not rank information by popularity, clicks, or commercial influence.

Our goal is simple:
Help people understand what matters — and how to advocate for their health.

How CardioAdvocate Evaluates Medical Information

Modern medicine produces an overwhelming volume of information — much of it high quality, much of it conflicting, and some of it misleading.

CardioAdvocate exists to help patients, clinicians, and learners navigate complexity with clarity, not by chasing popularity or headlines, but by prioritizing credibility, relevance, and clinical impact.

This page explains how CardioAdvocate curates information and the types of sources we rely on.

Our Curation Philosophy

CardioAdvocate does not rank information by:

• Popularity
  
  

• Virality
  
  

• Clicks
  
  

• Social media reach alone
  
  

Instead, we prioritize sources based on:

• Scientific rigor
  
  

• Clinical relevance
  
  

• Contribution to the field
  
  

• Alignment with established cardiovascular and metabolic science
  
  

Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to help you understand what matters, why it matters, and how to ask better questions.

Types of Sources We Trust

1. Major Medical Societies & Guideline Bodies

We rely heavily on guidance and scientific statements from established national and international organizations, including (but not limited to):

• Cardiovascular societies
  
  

• Lipid and preventive medicine organizations
  
  

• Diabetes and metabolic disease organizations
  
  

• Public health and evidence-based task forces
  
  

These bodies synthesize large bodies of evidence, expert consensus, and evolving data to inform best practices.

2. Peer-Reviewed Journals & Landmark Trials

We prioritize:

• High-quality peer-reviewed journals
  
  

• Landmark randomized controlled trials
  
  

• Well-conducted observational studies when randomized data are unavailable
  
  

When evidence is evolving, conflicting, or controversial, we aim to say so explicitly.

3. Curated Experts & Thought Leaders

Medicine advances not only through trials and guidelines, but also through:

• Clinical insight
  
  

• Education
  
  

• Synthesis
  
  

• Debate
  
  

CardioAdvocate curates a roster of experts across cardiology, lipidology, prevention, endocrinology, metabolism, and related disciplines.

These individuals may contribute through:

• Research and publications
  
  

• Guideline authorship
  
  

• Teaching and continuing medical education
  
  

• Public scholarship (lectures, podcasts, writing)
  
  

• Thoughtful engagement in professional discourse
  
  

Inclusion reflects expertise and contribution, not endorsement of every opinion expressed.

4. Educational Media & Professional Discourse

We recognize that learning increasingly occurs beyond journals.

When appropriate, CardioAdvocate may reference:

• Educational podcasts
  
  

• Recorded lectures
  
  

• Professional discussions on platforms such as X (Twitter) or LinkedIn
  
  

These sources are used to illustrate ideas, highlight debate, or surface emerging concepts, not to replace primary evidence.

Transparency & Independence

• CardioAdvocate is independent.
  
  

• We do not rank experts publicly.
  
  

• We do not accept paid placement for inclusion.
  
  

• Inclusion does not imply endorsement of products, therapies, or viewpoints.
  
  

Where conflicts of interest exist in the medical literature or public discourse, we believe transparency matters — and we encourage readers to remain curious and critical.

How This Connects to the Virtual Advocate™

The CardioAdvocate Virtual Advocate™ is designed to:

• Prioritize CardioAdvocate’s own educational content
  
  

• Reference trusted sources aligned with our standards
  
  

• Help users understand why certain information is emphasized
  
  

• Teach users how to ask better questions and advocate for themselves
  
  

As this platform evolves, curated knowledge sources will continue to inform how information is surfaced — thoughtfully, transparently, and responsibly.

A Living System

This list is not static.

Medicine evolves.
Evidence evolves.
Understanding evolves.

CardioAdvocate’s knowledge framework is designed to evolve with it — guided by science, expertise, and a commitment to patient-centered education.

Learn More

• Explore Phenotypes for real-world scenarios
  
  

• Visit Insights for concept-driven education
  
  

• Use MyCardioAdvocate™ to prepare for clinical visits
  
  

• Ask questions with the Virtual Advocate™

Disclaimer on Sources, Experts & External References

CardioAdvocate curates information and expert perspectives to support education, understanding, and patient empowerment.

Inclusion of any guideline, organization, publication, individual, or expert:

• Does not imply endorsement of all opinions or statements
  
  

• Does not constitute medical advice
  
  

• Does not imply a financial or professional relationship unless explicitly stated
  
  

Medical science evolves, expert opinions may differ, and no single source represents absolute truth.

Readers are encouraged to:

• Review original source materials
  
  

• Discuss medical decisions with qualified healthcare professionals
  
  

• Use CardioAdvocate as an educational resource — not a substitute for clinical care