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190. What a cardiologist thinks of my cholesterol, with Michael Twyman, MD

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The Inevitability of Atherosclerosis with Aging

This chapter discusses the inevitability of developing atherosclerosis as we age and explores the various factors that determine whether plaque in our arteries leads to clinical events such as heart attacks or strokes. The speaker emphasizes the significance of genetic predisposition, endothelium function, inflammation, and lifestyle choices in determining arterial health.

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