Posted By:
Steve Parcell
Category:
Preventive Cardio
Calcified plaque in the arteries is seen in some endurance athletes, especially runners. The type of plaque typically seen is dense and contains more calcium particles than those who do not exercise. If exercising is healthy, why would an endurance-type exerciser get more plaque than someone who does not exercise?
Why Calcified Plaque Develops
There are many reasons calcified plaque develops. Over 400 reasons have been elucidated, but a shorter...