Inflammation: The Link Between Heart Disease and Brain Disease

Inflammation plays a crucial role in the development of heart disease and brain disease. Unhealthy lifestyle choices contribute to a subclinical fire in the body that destroys organs over time. Many people experience their first heart attack or stroke without any previous symptoms. Inflammation in the vascular system is closely connected to inflammation in the brain. Key markers used to measure inflammation include high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and plaque 2 (LPPLA2). These markers can indicate the risk of heart attacks and strokes before they occur.