{"product_id":"atherosclerosis-plaque-statins","title":"Atherosclerosis, Plaque \u0026 Statins","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,sans-serif; color:#352A2A; max-width:680px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px; font-weight:600; color:#74393C; line-height:1.5; margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAtherosclerosis — the buildup of plaque in the arteries — is the slow process behind most heart attacks and strokes. This guide explains how it develops, how it's assessed, and the role of lifestyle and statins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:400; color:#6E5B5B; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 28px 0;\"\u003eHow plaque builds up in the arteries over years, the difference between stable and unstable plaque, how coronary artery disease develops, what statins do and how they're used, and the lifestyle steps that help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4EAEA; border-radius:12px; padding:24px 28px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#A85D5D; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13.5px; color:#352A2A; line-height:1.55; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(168,93,93,0.22); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#A85D5D; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#74393C;\"\u003eHow plaque builds\u003c\/strong\u003e — the slow process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13.5px; color:#352A2A; line-height:1.55; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(168,93,93,0.22); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#A85D5D; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#74393C;\"\u003eStable vs unstable\u003c\/strong\u003e — why it matters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13.5px; color:#352A2A; line-height:1.55; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(168,93,93,0.22); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#A85D5D; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#74393C;\"\u003eCoronary artery disease\u003c\/strong\u003e — how it develops\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13.5px; color:#352A2A; line-height:1.55; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(168,93,93,0.22); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#A85D5D; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#74393C;\"\u003eWhat statins do\u003c\/strong\u003e — an honest overview\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13.5px; color:#352A2A; line-height:1.55; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(168,93,93,0.22); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#A85D5D; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#74393C;\"\u003eLifestyle that helps\u003c\/strong\u003e — slowing the process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:13.5px; color:#352A2A; line-height:1.55; padding:8px 0;  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#A85D5D; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#74393C;\"\u003eTalking to your doctor\u003c\/strong\u003e — tests \u0026amp; decisions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #EBDDDD; border-radius:8px; padding:13px 20px; margin-bottom:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; color:#6E5B5B;\"\u003e📄  Downloadable PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:1px; height:14px; background:#EBDDDD;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; color:#6E5B5B;\"\u003eInstant download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:1px; height:14px; background:#EBDDDD;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; color:#6E5B5B;\"\u003ePrint-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:1px; height:14px; background:#EBDDDD;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; color:#6E5B5B;\"\u003eCarefully researched \u0026amp; edited\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:3px solid #C8A26A; padding:2px 0 2px 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#9A7B3E; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFor educational purposes only\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; color:#6E5B5B; line-height:1.65; margin:0;\"\u003eThis guide is educational information about heart and cardiovascular health — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor or cardiologist. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. See a doctor about symptoms, testing, and treatment, and \u003cstrong\u003enever start or stop heart or blood-pressure medication without medical advice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Call \u003cstrong\u003e911 immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e for chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to the arm, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, a cold sweat, or stroke signs — remember \u003cstrong\u003eFAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SanLuma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54102872719697,"sku":"SL-C08-P18","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sanluma.com\/products\/atherosclerosis-plaque-statins","provider":"Sanluma.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}