Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease; sometimes these two terms are used interchangeably. The root cause of CAD is atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is not limited to our coronary artery alone; all of our arteries may be clogged, everywhere in our body!

Atherosclerosis is plaque buildup in our arteries, causing narrowing and hardening over time.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) have something in common: clogged arteries may be causing all these diseases!

Heart attacks can be triggered even when plaque buildup is not much — only 20% to 30% arterial blockage. How does that happen?

Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in our arteries) starts in our childhood nowadays!

Dr Greger explains the hypothesis that Alzheimer's may be primarily an atherosclerotic disease.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a nasty disease in which our aorta — the largest artery in our body that travels vertically from our heart down towards our stomach — bursts! Consumption of animal products and processed foods are risk factors. Consumption of fruits & vegetables is protective.  

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is associated with atherosclerosis (plaque in our penile arteries). It is now considered a marker for impending heart disease.

Dr Greger outlines the relationship between blood flow, atherosclerosis (plaque in our arteries) and female sexual dysfunction.

Atherosclerosis may cause even lower back pain! Dr Greger explains the connection.

Atherosclerosis of femoral arteries may lead to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).