Reverse Artery Plaque: 5 Things That Actually Work
Can artery plaque actually be reversed, or is reversing plaque just another internet promise?
In this video, I explain what “reversing plaque” really means and walk through five evidence-based strategies that can help change the course of coronary artery plaque.
Plaque does not simply dissolve or flush out of your arteries. The real goals are to stop plaque from continuing to grow, achieve modest plaque regression when possible, and make the plaque that remains more stable and less likely to rupture.
We’ll look at how lowering LDL and ApoB can affect plaque, why statins are often recommended once atherosclerotic plaque has been documented, and what research shows about actual plaque regression and stabilization.
I also explain how exercise, insulin resistance, visceral fat, blood pressure, and smoking can influence plaque progression and cardiovascular risk.
If you have been told that you have coronary artery plaque, a high calcium score, rising cholesterol, or other heart disease risk factors, this video will help you better understand what can realistically be changed and which factors matter most.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedDr. Siddiqui, a board-certified cardiologist, explains that while arterial plaque cannot be \"flushed out\" like a drain, it can be managed. The goals are to stop growth, achieve moderate regression, and stabilize the plaque to prevent rupture. He outlines five evidence-based strategies involving medication, lifestyle changes, and metabolic health to reduce cardiovascular risk.