This is part 2 of a series on the personal application of prevention. It describes Plaque & Heart Attacks. And shows what plaque really is, & how it causes a heart attack. It's not what you think; it's not common logic. Yes, LDL is involved, and it makes up most plaque. But cholesterol in the diet doesn't cause it. It's due to inflammation, which damages the intima, or vascular endothelium.
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