Heart Disease Can Be Silent for Years – The Hidden Plaque and Inflammation Driving Cardiovascular Risk with Dr. Christian Jenski | Heart Disease | E141

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What if heart disease often develops silently… long before any symptoms ever appear?

In this minisode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Christian Jenski continue their vascular series by exploring how heart disease can progress quietly, without obvious warning signs.

They break down how plaque forms inside blood vessels, how inflammation and oxidative stress drive that process, and why many people may have underlying disease despite normal cholesterol levels or standard testing. The conversation also highlights the concept of “silent heart attacks” and why symptoms are not always the first signal that something is wrong.

This episode encourages a more proactive and informed approach to cardiovascular health, emphasizing the importance of early detection, deeper testing, and foundational lifestyle habits.

Key Topics Covered

• What silent heart attacks are and why they often go unnoticed
• How plaque forms inside blood vessels over time
• The difference between soft plaque and calcified plaque
• Why inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune dysfunction drive vascular disease
• How heart disease can develop even with normal cholesterol levels
• The limitations of standard cholesterol panels and stress testing
• Why many people fall into a “middle ground” of undetected risk
• The role of advanced testing in identifying early vascular changes
• How environmental factors like toxins and metals may contribute to risk
• Why prevention and early intervention matter more than waiting for symptoms

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