Dr. Joseph M. Miller DO - ROOT Cause Supplements, LLC

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The above image depicts plaque build up inside of an artery. Plaque in an artery is a complex mechanism involving Inflammation as a root cause mechanism. Many factors are involved such as cholesterol, abnormal sugar processing, high blood pressure etc.. however, the Inflammatory process caused by these factors remains the root cause to be addressed in the prevention of cardiovascular disease which is the #1 cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. A Plaque on the inner surface of the artery can contain calcium, however, plaques exist without calcium as well. These "soft plaques" without calcium, are not as firm and can create problems often more so than the calcified plaques which are more stable and have been in existence for a longer period of time. Therefore, simply because you have a low calcium score, doesn't mean you don't have a "soft Plaque" without calcium which is unstable and can cause artery blockage. A low calcium score can be misleading and a high calcium score can also be misleading, therefore if you have symptoms of cardiovascular disease have a complete work-up with your physician including Echocardiogram, EKG, Cardiac CT Scan, Stress Testing , and a possible Cardiac Catheterization if warranted.