HEART ATTACK OF STROKE

Heart Attack of Stroke

A heart attack or stroke is ultimately caused by a corroding of LDL particles that accumulate within the inner arterial wall, resulting in inflammation and eventual thickening of the arterial walls leading to the heart or brain, a process called atherosclerosis. This slow, progressive disease typically starts in childhood, when cholesterol, cellular debris, fat, calcium, and other compounds begin building up in the large arteries. Over time, a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle predispose our arteries to clogging up with this thick mass of gunk, called plaque, with often fatal consequences. Eventually the plaque ruptures and a blood clot forms; the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients is blocked, and a heart attack or stroke ensues.

Fortunately, there are a number of simple lifestyle changes that can protect your arteries from atherosclerosis. In later sitemap, you will see how the Cholesterol Down Plan works to dramatically cut your cholesterol and reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis.