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Related Diseases
Inflammation Links More Than You Think
Cardiovascular inflammation isn’t just about cholesterol
- it plays a hidden role in many common heart diseases.
Common Conditions Connected to Inflammation
These serious conditions are now known to be driven by inflammation—not just cholesterol.
Atherosclerosis (ASCVD):
Heart Attack
(Myocardial Infarction):
Inflammation causes immune cells and cholesterol to build up in artery walls, forming plaques that narrow arteries and can rupture.
Most heart attacks happen when an inflamed plaque breaks apart and causes a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the heart.
Stroke (Ischemic):
Similar to heart attacks, inflammation-triggered plaque rupture and clots can block blood flow to the brain.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD):
Inflammation can also affect arteries in the legs, reducing blood flow and causing pain or mobility issues.
Angina (Chest Pain):
Chronic inflammation contributes to narrowed coronary arteries, reducing oxygen to the heart and causing angina.
Why Inflammation Isn’t Always Treated
Many people don’t realize they have inflammation because it doesn’t cause pain or show up on routine cholesterol tests. That’s why it’s often overlooked - until it’s too late.
Take this 1-minute quiz to find out if silent inflammation could be putting you at risk.
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