atherosclerosis

Condition / Disease

The buildup of plaques in the arteries, caused by an imbalance between lipid deposition and removal.

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Videos Mentioning atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular disease & why we should change the way we assess risk | The Peter Attia Drive Podcast

Peter Attia MD

A disease in the tissue that begins in the artery in the first three decades of life, with lesions developing in the fourth decade. The core cause is the sticking of ApoB particles within the arterial wall.

#21 – Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics and cholesterol regulation

Peter Attia MD

A disease characterized by the buildup of lipids and sterols in arterial walls, a process attributed to lipoproteins delivering these substances inappropriately.

Blood pressure—how to measure, manage, and treat high blood pressure [AMA 48 sneak peek]

Peter Attia MD

The disease process that high blood pressure, high Apo B, and smoking contribute to. It's discussed as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

CHORIBar: Micronutrients, Fiber & Polyphenols in a Bar

FoundMyFitness

The buildup of plaques in the arteries, caused by an imbalance between lipid deposition and removal.

229 ‒ Understanding cardiovascular disease risk, cholesterol, and apoB

Peter Attia MD

A disease characterized by the buildup of cholesterol sterols in artery walls, leading to plaques that can reduce blood flow and cause heart attacks or strokes. Considered an inevitable disease with aging.