Latest advances in CVD and heart health

These are the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine direct from Dr Mark Houston, founder of the Hypertension Institute in Nashville, Tennessee.

There are 3 mechanisms at work in the development CVD – it’s not just about cholesterol.

  • Inflammation
  • Oxidative stress
  • Autoimmune disease of the vascular system (leading to endothelial dysfunction and vascular muscle dysfunction)