Heart Disease Can Be Silent for Years – The Hidden Plaque and Inflammation Driving Cardiovascular Risk with Dr. Christian Jenski | Heart Disease | E141
From Made for Health | Medical Gaslighting | Lyme | Chronic Infections | Metabolic Syndrome | Insulin Resistance | Mystery Illness by Aaron Hartman, MD
May 4, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 141
About this episode
This episode discusses how heart disease can develop silently and emphasizes the importance of early detection and proactive health measures.
🔥 Feeling “fine”… but wondering if something could be developing quietly beneath the surface? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper, root-cause approach to prevention and long-term health. What if heart disease often develops silently… long before any symptoms ever appear? In this minisode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Christian Jenski continue their vascular series by exploring how heart disease can progress quietly, without obvious warning signs. They break down how plaque forms inside blood vessels, how inflammation and oxidative stress drive that process, and why many people may have underlying disease despite normal cholesterol levels or standard testing. The conversation also highlights the concept of “silent heart attacks” and why symptoms are not always the first signal that something is wrong. This episode encourages a more proactive and informed approach to cardiovascular health, emphasizing the importance of early detection, deeper testing, and foundational lifestyle habits. Key Topics Covered What silent heart attacks are and why they often go unnoticed How plaque forms inside blood vessels over time The difference between soft plaque and calcified…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Aaron Hartman
Guest: Dr. Christian Jenski
Topics covered
- heart disease
- silent heart attacks
- plaque formation
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
- cardiovascular health
Keywords
- cardiovascular risk
- silent heart attacks
- plaque
- cholesterol levels
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
- advanced testing
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: UnCurable
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