• 1Atherosclerosis (VIDEO)
  • 2The Plaque Thickens: Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis
  • 3What Is Atherosclerosis?
  • 4Recipe for Arterial Plaque
  • 5Plaque Attack
  • 6Lipids and Lipoproteins
  • 7Sources of Cholesterol
  • 8Cholesterol Is Crucial
  • 9Managing Risk
  • 10Start with an Exam
  • 11Controlling Cholesterol: Medications
  • 12Going In
  • 13Food for Flow
  • 14Fitness Movement
  • 15Keeping Arteries Healthy
CHAPTER 1

Atherosclerosis (VIDEO)

Voyage inside your body to see where cholesterol is made and how plaques form inside your arteries. Witness the inner workings of your own personal cholesterol factory: your liver. Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Peter Fail, and other top experts talk about cholesterol—how it accumulates with other substances in your arteries as plaque, and what happens when plaques rupture. See exactly how tiny stents are inserted in blocked vessels, and view footage of actual bypass surgery. Discover how you can keep your arteries clear and flexible through lifestyle changes and medications.
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