Prestige Healthland

Dr David Heber:
HEALTHY HEART NUTRITION #4: ARTERY INFLAMMATION- Hardening of the Coronary Arteries is caused by inflammation in the walls of these blood vessels over many years leading to heart disease (see slide). Arteries respond to inflammation by growing collections of immune cells, oxidized cholesterol carrying proteins, smooth muscle fibers and cellular debris called a Plaque. A local inflammation and continued entry of cholesterol grows the Plaque as it progressively narrows the blood vessels. Other immune cells form bone in the walls of the blood vessels which can be seen on a Chest CT Scan. The amount of calcium in the artery wall indicates that there can be severe inflammation that is stable or unstable. Inside the blood vessels, there is an ongoing inflammation which can lead to blood leaking from the Plaque forming a solid blood clot that blocks the artery and blood flow to the heart muscle during a Heart Attack. In many cases a severe heart attack requires immediate emergency resuscitation. Inflammation is the link between overweight and abdominal obesity increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, but you can decrease inflammation and your risk for these diseases with Balanced Nutrition and a Healthy Active Lifestyle!!!

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