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How To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease If You Have Insulin Resistance.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Insulin resistance and diabetes may not ‘ cause ’ coronary artery disease, but they are huge accelerants. In fact, when considering the contribution of risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and its early manifestations, such as metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, are some of the biggest drivers of risk.

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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of atherosclerosis and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease. This finding might seem alarming since higher CACS is generally associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the composition of the plaques in athletes appears to be more benign.