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Discover how continuous glucose monitoring and smarter food choices like sourdough bread can help lower cardiovascular risk and prevent heart attacks.

Plaque buildup in the arteries, or atherosclerosis, is one of the most dangerous yet silent health threats. It develops slowly, often without noticeable symptoms, until it leads to a serious event like a heart attack or stroke. This blog explores how plaque forms, why it can go undetected for years, and the hidden risks it poses. You’ll learn the key factors that accelerate buildup, why symptoms don’t appear early, and how non-invasive tests like CIMT scans can reveal problems before they become life-threatening. Early detection and lifestyle changes are essential for protecting long-term heart health.

Plaque buildup in the arteries, or atherosclerosis, is one of the most dangerous yet silent health threats. It develops slowly, often without noticeable symptoms, until it leads to a serious event like a heart attack or stroke. This blog explores how plaque forms, why it can go undetected for years, and the hidden risks it poses. You’ll learn the key factors that accelerate buildup, why symptoms don’t appear early, and how non-invasive tests like CIMT scans can reveal problems before they become life-threatening. Early detection and lifestyle changes are essential for protecting long-term heart health.

Heart disease continues to stand as a formidable adversary in global and national health arenas, remaining one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite its prevalence and the progressive advancements in medical science, preventive measures often do not receive the attention they deserve.

Heart disease continues to stand as a formidable adversary in global and national health arenas, remaining one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite its prevalence and the progressive advancements in medical science, preventive measures often do not receive the attention they deserve.