Coronary Artery Disease: Articles
Coronary artery disease develops over decades through inflammation, lipid infiltration, and plaque formation. These articles explain how to detect it early with calcium scoring and CIMT, how to stabilize soft plaque, and what genuinely slows progression.
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30 articles on Coronary Artery Disease
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Early Signs of Heart Disease: 9 Warning Signs a Cardiologist Wants You to Know
Read more →: Early Signs of Heart Disease: 9 Warning Signs a Cardiologist Wants You to KnowCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertension The early signs of heart disease are frequently subtle, easily attributed to other causes, and dismissed for years before a cardiac event forces the issue. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M sees patients who had warning signs for a decade before their first cardiology…
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Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements That Actually Work: Berberine, Bergamot, and Aged Garlic — and When to See a Cardiologist
Read more →: Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements That Actually Work: Berberine, Bergamot, and Aged Garlic — and When to See a CardiologistCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Managing dyslipidemia: a nutraceutical comparison. Cholesterol-lowering supplements are one of the most common topics Dr. Regina Druz discusses with patients — both those who want to avoid statins and those already on medication who want to do more. Three supplements stand out for their clinical evidence:…
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Glycocalyx: Hype or Hope? An Integrative Cardiologist Evaluates the Evidence
Read more →: Glycocalyx: Hype or Hope? An Integrative Cardiologist Evaluates the EvidenceCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging The glycocalyx — a gel-like layer of proteoglycans and glycoproteins coating the inner surface of every blood vessel — has attracted significant attention in cardiovascular medicine in recent years, particularly around the supplement Arterosil HP, which claims to support glycocalyx integrity. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz,…
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The Natural Heart Doctor: An Integrative Cardiologist’s Evidence-Based Guide to Holistic Heart Health
Read more →: The Natural Heart Doctor: An Integrative Cardiologist’s Evidence-Based Guide to Holistic Heart HealthHeart DiseaseHeart Attack Prevention Medically reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Integrative Cardiologist, Holistic Heart Centers · Last updated: June 2026 The term “natural heart doctor” speaks to a real and growing desire: to care for your cardiovascular system at the root, not just manage numbers with prescriptions. The more important question is…
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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a), HypertensionSupplements to Clean Arteries: What Actually Works | Dr. Druz
Read more →: Supplements to Clean Arteries: What Actually Works | Dr. DruzCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a)Hypertension Supplements to clean arteries — the claim is everywhere online. But which ones actually have clinical evidence, which are dangerous hype, and which carry real drug interaction risks? As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M evaluates arterial supplements not just on whether…
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Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke PreventionBest and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s Guide
Read more →: Best and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s GuideArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertensionStroke Prevention The best and worst drinks for heart health — ranked by evidence, not opinion. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M breaks down which beverages protect your cardiovascular system, which quietly raise your risk, and what the research actually shows about coffee, alcohol,…
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What Foods Help To Lower Cholesterol?
Read more →: What Foods Help To Lower Cholesterol?Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Problems With High Cholesterol Clogged arteries Blood flow restriction Chest pain Increased risk of heart attacks and strokes Foods To Focus On Legumes Avocados Almonds Walnuts Whole Grains Berries Eggplants Carrots Foods To Avoid Fried foods Fast food Processed meats Sugary snacks Holistic Heart Centers This…
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Controlling your Cholesterol
Read more →: Controlling your CholesterolCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Omega-3 fatty acids: While omega-3 fatty acids don’t directly affect your bad cholesterol levels, consuming more of it is linked with many heart health-related benefits. What is cholesterol and why does it matter? How can you control your cholesterol? Diet adjustments – Lifestyle adjustments to…
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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a), Stroke PreventionFoods That Reduce Arterial Plaque: A Cardiologist’s List
Read more →: Foods That Reduce Arterial Plaque: A Cardiologist’s ListCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a)Stroke Prevention Foods that reduce arterial plaque are a legitimate focus of cardiovascular research — but the mechanism is more nuanced than the word “clean” implies. As an integrative cardiologist, I want to give you an accurate picture: certain foods meaningfully reduce inflammation, slow plaque progression, and…
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National Cholesterol Education Month
Read more →: National Cholesterol Education MonthCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ High blood pressure. ✓ Eat Omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, walnuts, and flaxseed. ✓ Healthy eating choices. How Do I Know If I Have High Cholesterol? High blood pressure. Smoking. Excess Weight. Diabetes. How Does Cholesterol Get Lowered? Reducing saturated fats found in red…
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Peripheral Artery Disease
Read more →: Peripheral Artery DiseaseCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Painful cramping in the hips and calf muscles after physical activity. ✓ Detailed history intake. Symptoms: Painful cramping in the hips and calf muscles after physical activity. Leg numbness/weakness. Coldness in the lower leg or foot. Change in color of legs. Shiny skin on legs. …
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Does Cholesterol Really Cause Heart Disease?
Read more →: Does Cholesterol Really Cause Heart Disease?Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Cholesterol and Heart Disease Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance. It can be found in all of the cells in your body. Cholesterol plays a key role in our digestive process, by providing substances that help with digesting food also, it used to…
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