EP375: What is the Glycocalyx?

Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. In this podcast, Dr. Warrick Bishop discusses the glycocalyx, a protective, microscopic lining within the endothelial layer of arteries. This layer plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of endothelial cells, which line blood vessels. Damage to the glycocalyx can expose these cells to harmful blood contents, potentially leading to conditions like coronary artery disease. Dr. Bishop highlights that turbulent blood flow, particularly at branch points in arteries, can disrupt the glycocalyx and contribute to plaque formation.

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