Vascular Calcification: The Real Story | Episode 51

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Send us Fan MailWe'll discuss the general process of vascular calcification and some common risk factors for this. How do smooth muscle cells in the blood vessel wall contribute to the process? And what about macrophages? How do statins affect calcification? What about CAC-scores? What would happen if you have a low score and started taking a statin? Which calcified plaques are at highest risk for rupture? Find out in this episode of vlmd rounds.#atherosclerosis #ldl #cholesterol #calciumscoreCourses for Health coaches & Metabolic Practitioners: https://www.tulaversity.com/certificationImprove your metabolic health: www.tulaversity.comLivestream event dates: https://vyvyanelohmd.com/events/

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Send us Fan Mail We'll discuss the general process of vascular calcification and some common risk factors for this. How do smooth muscle cells in the blood vessel wall contribute to the process? And what about macrophages? How do statins affect calcification? What about CAC-scores? What would happen if you have a low score and started taking a statin? Which calcified plaques are at highest risk for rupture? Find out in this episode of vlmd rounds. #atherosclerosis #ldl #cholesterol #calciumsc...

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