CIMT Expert: This Test Predicts 98% of Heart Attacks

I today's show we review the best Non-Invasive test for preventing heart attacks with our friend Registered Vascular Specialist and Certified CIMT Technician Ariana Feldberg.
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[@sk6056]

getting a doc to first, Rx a CIMT and THEN actually finding a facility that performs them may be the bane of my existence.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Is a real problem, we are trying to create awareness to this test since we know makes a big difference

[@joby6462]

Contact Vasolabs in Utah for the scan

[@MrDave1963]

​@@PrevMedHealthA directory of clinics providing the study would be great even if self-pay. Possibly work through the LifeLine Screening company to offer with their services. Thanks for the info!

[@wadetaylor3195]

@@PrevMedHealthIs a carotid and subclavian scan the same as a Carotid Artery Scan?

[@firstchoicefarm7767]

My cardiologist me do the Doppler. It was a COMPLETE waste of time and money. My results were clean on one side and "less than 50%" blockage on the other side. My Virta doctor said, "What good is that? Is it 2% or 40%" My cardiologist just said, you need a statin.

[@irenewarhol1241]

I had tonsil and tongue cancer 2 years ago and had to have radiation to my throat and tongue area. I survived the cancer but couldn’t swallow for 20 months, but finally got off the feeding tube. Last time I saw my Dr of Radiology he said we now need to check my carotid artery to see if it has been damaged. Wish they had discussed all this before treatment, I have no idea what I’m looking at now but I’m praying to God it hasn’t been damaged. Gotta love radiation, it’s the gift that keeps on giving. I think I’m going to ask them to do this test. Thanks for the info Doc.

[@tomdehen]

You have been through a lot. You are one tough lady.

[@irenewarhol1241]

@@tomdehen it was rough Tom, but I had my “WHY’S” as to why I fought like the 3rd monkey getting on Noah’s Ark. I will admit there were times during radiation, chemo and not being able to eat by mouth for 20 months that I wished I hadn’t lived thru the surgery. But GOD, MY FAMILY & FRIENDS rallied around me and got me through the nightmare. I wouldn’t wish a head and neck cancer on anyone, it’s a BRUTAL JOURNEY to SURVIVE IT.

[@nettewilson5926]

You had no choice but to get the radiation but it’s extremely damaging.

[@irenewarhol1241]

@@nettewilson5926 yeah well that’s why I took 300 mg of melatonin before each radiation treatment, yes I said 300 mg 2 hrs before each zap! It’s suppose to help protect your DNA and help the chemo and radiation work better. I ask my Dr at UTSW in Dallas could the body heal from chemo and radiation and he said “Yes, but it takes 7-10 years”. So I’m going to stay positive and keep BEING THE LOVE AND THE LIGHT in this dark world until my MISSIONS are completed down here and I’m called back home.

[@mikebutler7605]

Ariana, a great description on what triggers a heart attack and why most people, including cardiologists, have no clue of what useful in preventing a myocardial infarction..

[@yogimaster1]

Hawthorn herb

[@jacquelinec2943]

Watching this i have a little discomfort on my 47% blockage left carotid. Very informative video. Thank you guys❤

[@johngalm2686]

150 dollars in Canada Alberta. I’m a 62 year old with a vascular age of 98! I have made drastic diet changes! June was 207 pounds now 183 pounds targeting 170 pounds

[@LilyOfTheTower]

Keep up the great work!! What are some of the changes you've made, ifyou don't mind me asking??

[@johngalm2686]

@@LilyOfTheTower Started with a 5 day hot water fast. Zero carbs zero sugar. Drink hot water and intermittent fasting 16 hours-20 not eating then eat mostly meat, eggs, cheese lettuce and mixed salad. No dressing. Usually do a 2 day fast when I hit a resistance area. Stopped statin, still on one blood pressure pill. 81 mg aspirin daily. Drink Zevia as a treat when eating.

[@herc2120]

Can you just book it without a cardiologist note or referral?

[@johngalm2686]

@@herc2120 Yes in Alberta just google… Glenwood radiology did ours. Edmonton, Spruce Grove, etc

[@versewriter8123]

@@johngalm2686 Look into a carnivore lifestyle. There are a couple of carnivore cardiac surgeons who have channels here on YT

[@user-cm9ye9cr1h]

Thank you so much for this, I've found someone 20 minutes away who specializes in these two tests. Will be calling Monday to schedule ❤

[@bobbigirl9983]

What a wonderful teaching!!! Thank you so much! I have been working hard at keto/carnivore diet for a few months, and I really appreciate what you suggest about the CIMT test. I have no insurance and am on a fixed income, but I think I can save up and have this test done in the next month. Also, my Mom and Grandma both had strokes, so I am pretty concerned about my arteries, especially because I have strange pains and pressure in my neck. So thank you!!!! I will return and watch this after I get the test done.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Thank You for sharing!

[@LindaEvansJohnson]

Since heart disease is the #1 killer in the US- 😅I think your channel can be the #1 channel on KZbin Tube! Myron does not know I’m recommending him but I think you can benefit from his coaching. I saw you for the first time today 9/22/24 but I see you have been on You Tube for at least 3 years. I will share your information.

[@debbieclark813]

I love the interaction between Drs. Brewer & Vega! Great interview! 🥰💗💕

[@leonardbonyeau833]

I recently had the CIMT and my arteries were clear/normal, I also had the Calcium Score Test weeks later with a score of 529, my Cholesterol and Triglycerides are all good, I am also a Type 2 Diabetic and have been on the Keto diet for the past 4 years and lift weights and walk 10,000 steps per day.

[@gene4094]

As a 76 yo, I had a CIMT test last week and was told that my carotid’s were like a 17yo.

[@ngana8755]

May you live to 120.

[@betaylor5031]

Awesomeness...!!! ❤

[@starbright1256]

Live to 130.

[@gene4094]

@@betaylor5031 I have cervical spondylosis that is quite painful. The readings on both sides was 0 - 15%. Hopefully the physical therapy will work.

[@gene4094]

@@starbright1256 😃

[@alisonjane5364]

For anyone in the UK, you can get this done at a private clinic without referral from your GP. It costs around £150

[@dusty1299]

Can you advise which clinic have been looking for it and couldn't find one thanks

[@alisonjane5364]

@@dusty1299 Ultrasound Direct have clinics nationwide. Pick the carotid scan.

[@alisonjane5364]

@@dusty1299 I don't know why but my reply keeps getting deleted. I used Ultrasound Direct

[@versewriter8123]

@@dusty1299 Look for a Spire hospital in your area - if they don't do them they'll direct you to somewhere that does

[@jeffreehealingwaters8169]

That woman is a inspirational healer!

[@teresamartin8344]

Insurance doesn't pay for it because it works!!!

[@PrevMedHealth]

Hopefully that changes soon, even insurance companies will save a lot of money

[@man_at_the_end_of_time]

Part of it is the insurance corporations can have board members that also set on other boards that are "healthcare" (sick are) related.

[@stewart5284]

@@PrevMedHealth I'm scheduled to get the test next Thursday. I am forwarding this video to Direct Imaging LLC so that they'll know what I want. Humana Medicare does pay for it if ordered by a PCP with the right diagnostic and billing codes. With my plan, it will cost me $50 copay.

[@gregoriokakilala5734]

Good information. Thank u

[@ryancoesfeld1779]

Use an HSA account ... problem solved

[@clararodas6243]

I had surgery this year of my Carotid Gland, because they found a little mass, and they have to tested. What happened was they couldn’t go ahead with the biopsy, because of excess of calcification, thanks God…it was benign, but I am dealing with it!!! I’m a female 73 years old…

[@nickf2170]

I am on Medicare and correct they do not pay for the CIMT test. I am resolute, and convinced my doc this test is important to my treatment, (already had CAC of 167). I had to step up, insist on this test, and manage up to make it happen. The only lab I could find quoted $800, all out of pocket, and I am living on $30k a year. Thats a lot of money, but I guess its a lot cheaper than a grave plot. In the mean time, focused on more discipline diet and exercise, and taking low dose aspirin. I am 68 Years old.

[@rickyli9744]

Where are you?

[@CairnsLobster]

THE greatest video Dr Brewer and Dr Vega ever made. And that's saying something. Andre

[@CairnsLobster]

I would lay down my life for ANYONE that works at PrevMed Health. Andre

[@PrevMedHealth]

Thanks Andre!

[@bcnightskies]

On a less comical note, I would like to thank the Brewer team for introducing me to the Bale Doneen method. Their books as well as the book "Why we get sick" by Benjamin Bikman- along with Prevmed videos, of course, have changed my life over the last year. Will be getting my second CIMT and follow-up blood work next month. Looking forward to the results.

[@merrieleiderman1885]

Carotid Dopplers do not just evaluate flow. They evaluate the plaque and plaque morphology, and use velocities within a stenosis to determine the degree of stenosis that does correlate with direct risk of stroke. They also absolutely do differentiate between calcified and non-calcified, soft plaques. CIMT studies are not even intended to look at plaque. They simply obtain an average thickness of the carotid artery wall in a segment of the artery that is essentially free of visible plaque, and plug it in to a formula, along with the age and sex of the patient, that indirectly estimates the risk of coronary artery disease and heart attack. Two very different exams with different indications.

[@mikepeek5655]

Very good analogy.

[@rogerfoster5330]

@@mikepeek5655 Only if the analogy is correct.

[@louisevad6091]

So the Doppler has a risk assessment?

[@louisevad6091]

I had the life screening and it was Doppler. The gave my no score.

[@katniss4670]

You have a very different perspective than these doctors , are you a medical professional, or just especially knowledgeable on this subject ?

[@zoegirl2948]

❤❤❤You guys thank you so much!!! I listened to your podcasts and went for my CIMT test. Glad i did. I have plaque but at 67 years I think lots/most people my age might have plaque. At least I am informed.

[@kbmblizz1940]

Super informative guest. Respect for knowing more about CV plaque, CT calcium score, risk than any doctor I've consulted with at my big name HMO, starts with a K. 😂

[@c103110a]

I'm 59 yo and I've been on Carnivore for a year now. I work out daily, walk and ride my dirtbike 2 times a week. My only vice is George Killian's beer at 15g of carbs per 12 oz bottle. I know they are bad for me, but they are damn tasty.

[@lindathompson4770]

Great information on the scans. Then disappointed to hear the Privileged members get better information... and the rest left to figure it out, I guess. ???

[@clararodas6243]

Yeaaa, Me too….I’m just a regular subscriber!!!

[@lindathompson4770]

@clararodas6243 I just did, but there's plenty of information. It's actually best get information from different sources to compare.

[@LaKayDailey]

My recent calcium score level is 176. I asked my cardio PCP to listen to my carotid artery. She said, "sounds good." The "swooshing" was free flowing, so nothing to worry about. She implied. IDK.

[@ngana8755]

16:03 min mark: if there is plaque from the CIMT exam, there's no need to panic. It's all fixable. 100% of atherosclerotic events are fixable.

[@versewriter8123]

How?

[@truecrime98]

@@versewriter8123if you drink a shot of olive oil a day and eat healthy, don’t smoke, exercise

[@ngana8755]

@@versewriter8123 19:57 min mark she says the fixes are (1) diet and exercise--she stopped eating high carb items like pears, (2) taking a statin, but she recognizes that many people have issues with statins--Dr. Brewer notes at the 1:05:00 min mark that Livalo (Pitavastatin) has fewer side effects than most statins, and (3) surgical intervention for those with very bad plaque, i.e., 70% artery blocked.

[@MrJaggg88]

Around 120 USD in Bangkok so I will be booking that next week.

[@paulasullivan2011]

Thank you Ariana - I learned a bit more about the CIMT report!

[@astonlewis]

Age 69, carnivore since 1st Jan 2024 which has fixed Diabetes and CKD. Two outstanding issues remaining, Enlarged Prostate and Pulse Pressure. Pulse pressure is the difference between the upper and lower numbers of your blood pressure. A normal pulse pressure is 40 mmHg. Mine is constantly high 129/69 - 60 mmHg!!!

[@peterbedford2610]

65% as high risk. So, is there any way to see, during the last 6 years, how many actually experienced a cardiac event?

[@katniss4670]

If the soft plaque is the most dangerous , would estrogen replacement therapy for women over 60, be contraindicated ?

[@davidbarnes774]

CIMT is NOT the ONLY method of detecting soft plaque . CT angiograms can do this in the coronary arteries according to Dr. Google. Search results show that there are many studies and papers showing that this is possible with CT angiograms. I am not sure of the accuracy of each method in quantifying the amount of soft plaque?? CIMT is more desirable due to lower cost, being non- invasive and with no radiation. Any comment on the accuracy of each procedure??

[@suzymylimegreen0432]

Been Following Dr. Brewer for a while now, and I am so grateful for all of your expertise and invaluable information! I sought a cardiology workup on my own just for "peace of mind" but I'm Afraid it didn't exactly turn out that way, - have to admit ( to Ariana), I did "freak out" lol My Calcium score was 200 and I have mild to moderate plaque diagnosed via doppler. Would Love to get a CIMT - however, finding it difficult to find a facility in Sarasota. Any help greatly appreciated!??

[@LaKayDailey]

My previous functional med doctor just starting offering CIMT test for $200. Try alternative medical offices.

[@TeaRose9]

Oh wow I was just about to ask this question, how do you reverse cardiovascular inflammation. Thank you for talking about this.

[@truecrime98]

Drinking a shot of olive oil a day, extra virgin and eat healthy, don’t smoke, exercise

[@aliceharding1657]

I’m doing medical tourism in a couple weeks, flying to Seattle from California where there are at least 10 sites that do this test for $140 , vs. California where only cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angeles does it and they recently raised the price to $1100 bc they discovered they are the only ones in the state that offer the test according to the schedulers I spoke to:/ the price had recently been $150. The schedulers were apologizing for the raise in price. So much for California being cutting edge.:/

[@codacoda565]

Hi, Doctor could you post? Maybe a list that says where you can get CIMT done. I can't find an office

[@PrevMedHealth]

Try this link cardiorisk.com/ They have providers in multiple states, hopefully there is one near you

[@quattr03]

Please look up LIfe Line screening or any diagnostic imaging centers and preventive health clinics

[@d-man6509]

@@quattr03 Lifeline does the semi-worthless doppler test

[@edl653]

Should folks just assume they have soft plaque and eat accordingly and not wait for a CIMT test? But I would like to know the same way I wanted to know my fasting glucose and blood pressure which gave me inspiration/purpose to seek improvement.

[@jeffryredfishsmall2411]

this is amazing information . Ive learned so much from your videos , thank you Dr. Brewer!

[@edl653]

It concerns me that folks in the study were told "not to intervene" if the CIMT found something. That seems questionably ethical though from a scientific standpoint it is understandable.

[@prmaulden]

Dr Brewer, PLEASE give us the CPT code for this test-- it is very difficult to get med office folks to distinguish between this and doppler test.

[@PrevMedHealth]

We use 93880

[@tempeman101]

Is the CAC (coronary artery calcium) score test basically the same as CIMT? OK just googled it and ...."A CAC scan is better than a CIMT scan for predicting cardiovascular disease events. However, a CIMT scan may perform better in younger populations where CAC is less common."... So basically similar but done differently.

[@glennschromebookglenn511]

According to this channel that is not correct Calcium score only tells plaque and does not break it down to hard or soft plaque Dr Brewer has many videos on this

[@Pedro.dh10]

Thank you for the info! Are these available in Canada ? If so where please?

[@RonWagner]

A thorough search showed no CIMT tests offered anywhere! We need help here!

[@PrevMedHealth]

Yes. Access is a problem. Call 859-721-1414

[@rentner1762]

Well isn't that interesting. Had a 100% closed LAD in 2011, RCA 90% closed. Carotides now and then 100% clear. Thickness 0.7 and 0.8. My age nearly 68. Any explanations?

[@Hiker_Mike]

I don't think there's a provider in Albuquerque that will do a CIMT w/o a doctors approval.

[@PrevMedHealth]

Sorry to read that, try googling cardiorisk CIMT

[@ruthiejankowski800]

So if I have been told (a few days ago) that I have a total CAT scan showing Calcium score of 118 I assume the CIMT would be a waste to do it. One of the arteries is 80 - one is 38 and three are 0"s. I wish I could hear from you.

[@merrieleiderman1885]

Yes, a CIMT screening is only performed to estimate your risk of coronary artery disease. Since you already know you have plaque in the coronary arteries, the screening would be a waste of time and money. That being said, if you and/or your physician want to know if you are also developing carotid artery plaque (for stroke prevention), a carotid Doppler would be worthwhile and covered by insurance due to your known coronary artery disease.

[@patrice2288]

Been following Dr. Brewer for years and he points out that CIMT has no ionizing radiation, unlike CAC's. So CIMTs can be repeated (to monitor results of your lifestyle improvements) and are low cost if you elect to get one without a doctor. My 2019 CIMT showed low risk; then a CAC score of 0.51 in 2023 seemed OK; but a 2024 CIMT found a "1.5H in bulb" plaque on one side. Now that I have plaque at age 70, I plan on another one or two annual CIMTs to monitor progression of plaque, since aging typically drives rate of plaque progression and since I have been avoiding statins.

[@jahiddle]

Is this the same as a Carotid Artery Evaluation screening?

[@ncoutdooradventures6148]

As I've told you before - I am not taking ANY pharmaceutical drugs. I'm taking several supplements, trying to control blood pressure, and cholesterol. What natural supplement would be best for trying to stabilize the soft plaque? Calcium?

[@Sew_Retired]

Good question!

[@PrevMedHealth]

It might seem like calcium makes sense but that's not the case, some help like nattokinase, vitamin k2, vitamin D3, even berberine, but, none of them are as effective as a healthy lifestyle

[@tammylynnlaws8824]

I have it I was told k2mk7 helpsb

[@ncoutdooradventures6148]

@PrevMedHealth I'm active and am trying to eat right, but it's so confusing to know what diet menu to follow,, one says this, another says that - I'm going to try the low carb diet, but understand that some of the items on that list are not something that's good for cholesterol,, i.e. shrimp. My health store professional says shrimp is nothing BUT cholesterol and not to eat it (she watches you too!)

[@PrevMedHealth]

That's a clear missconception, dietary cholesterol, like the present on shrimp and Eggs are not a problem, unless You are allergic, almost any diet works, except for the SAD (standard american diet) is about finding what works for You, (You can do the diet long term and improves your biomarkers)

[@rfrench7638]

My former cardiologist told me that I wasted my money getting a CIMT. He said once you have plaque, there is nothing you can do.

[@PrevMedHealth]

I ‘m glad you said “former”.

[@rfrench7638]

@@PrevMedHealthI signed up with Deneen Bale and will be getting all of the initial bloodwork done next week. I am curious as to what the results will be.

[@rfrench7638]

@@PrevMedHealth I signed up with Doneen Bale since I am in their part of the country and will be getting all of the initial blood work done next week. I am looking forward to seeing what the results are. I want to thank you for putting me on this route to better health.

[@davidbarnes774]

Unfortunately I can't get a CIMT test here in Australia. Hopefully one day we will have this available . My cardiologist says that it is not clinically approved/significant. I've tried locating a clinic that does this test but have drawn a blank so it looks like no-one has cimt available in Aus?.

[@ivetasvatt4946]

Hi,I am in Australia. I just find the clinic on the Gold coast ,no referral need it and cost $86.00 out of pocket.👍 I would like to go get done this test

[@davidbarnes774]

@@ivetasvatt4946 Can you advise the name of the clinic on the gold coast?

[@davidbarnes774]

@@ivetasvatt4946 I have searched again and can find no one in Australia (including the gold coast) that does CIMT testing.

[@ivetasvatt4946]

@@davidbarnes774 I googled up and find medical centre smart clinic at Merrimack. I called them and they said yes. You do not need referral,just give them call

[@katniss4670]

So if I understand correctly, we need to turn our soft plaque into hard plaque . As far as I know , only statins can accomplish this , so should we all take statins until our plaque has calcified .

[@shannonkimbro5859]

She also says you can reduce the inflammation with diet change and exercise, but what if you have inflammation in the arteries due to auto immune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis? What can you do about that type of chronic inflammation and the impact it has on the heart?

[@debrasaints3809]

I was a carnivore for year and still had 89% plaque blockage. I also gave Lupus and RA.

[@JohnQPublic345]

look into mineral supplementation, especially lugols iodine

[@shannonkimbro5859]

So the how do you go about stabilizing the soft plaque. I know about the diet aspect but she mentions statins can stabilize plaque. Is this true, because so many things I have heard lately say that statins don’t really reduce the risk of cardiac events?

[@JD-gm1wq]

They don’t but they do cause a gambit of other terrible problems. Dementia, extreme muscle deterioration and your heart is a muscle. I use 1/8 of a tsp cayenne pepper in a little milk to keep optimum flow in my arteries.

[@lazur1]

CIMT vs ABI? Did I get it wrong? I thought you wrote that CIMT technicians aren't all equally adept.

[@melbasprague5924]

Are you going to tell us what the proper treatment is? The Fix you said is possible…

[@truecrime98]

Drink a shot of olive oil extra virgin if you want to do it naturally and eat healthy, don’t smoke, exercise or you can have surgery to remove it or have a stent placed if needed

[@rap36case]

I was told the gold standard is cardiac catheterization. How does CIMT relate to this?

[@truecrime98]

Well one is a surgery and one isn’t

[@siewguatlim1953]

Should you take a CIMT test just to check where your'e at if you're already a heart patient for 4 years

[@cyndiegarrett9063]

How can I find a local clinic that offers a CIMT? Our heart clinic doesn’t offer them.

[@JanetUrban-tr1cz]

Thank you for this knowledgeable information. May God bless you doctor.

[@timeaftertime3563]

I need to go abroad in order to have this test done...really considering doing it even when I can't really afford it.

[@GKxForm]

Dr Brewer, have you explored these for their potential in removing arterial plaque? (1) palmitoleic acid (2) sodium thiosulfate (3) EVOO + Vit K2-D3?

[@clararodas6243]

Hi is this for soft plaque or calcified one? Thank you

[@GKxForm]

@@clararodas6243 either

[@louisevad6091]

I want to access it. I saw a life line screening add it said, "need a CMIT" . It was a four part screen but all they measured was blood flow. Not the thickness. I'm in Olympia wa . Where do I get one.

[@lenoralenor5135]

I assume that the formation of plaque is a natural repair process as life progresses. Can we then come to finality about what is the causation of the plaque? I assume that it's lifestyle from being *citivized.* Off the top of my head, research scientists should be getting to the point, if not already, where they'll have large numbers of people on keto/carnivore to test...and then even testing those who've been keto/carnivore for the majority of their lives.

[@lenoralenor5135]

My personality is set up for carnivore...lol.

[@jamesalles139]

and thank you all for the levity! I am anticipating the coverage of *colchicine,* as I fall into that category indicated by the studies.

[@bettyfreddy8377]

I did a lifeline screening. Wondering if it was a doppler.

[@PrevMedHealth]

On our experience it usually is

[@karensuarez2113]

Ariana, how did you find out you were allergic to the contrast dye? Would assume it is from a previous test you had? Reason I ask, is I am scheduled for venogram with IVUS in October, never had contrast dye in my system before. I have two autoimmune diseases and also fear I might have allergic reaction. I am not allergic to iodine, as in Lugols or betadine, but think contrast dye is different type of iodine? They prescribed 40 mg prednisone night before and morning of. Never had prednisone before either - not looking to any of it.

[@pavansrinivas3564]

Does CIMT identify plaque only at the neck area or at the entire arteries?

[@jesusnoguez2376]

Just the neck, but it is usually a reflection of other arteries including coronary, Cleerly CTA Scan is more specific but more invasive

[@bcnightskies]

Every once in a while I scroll through the comments just for a giggle. I'd guess at least half haven't listened to even the first 5 minutes.

[@PrevMedHealth]

You won't believe how often that happens

[@glenntimberlake2413]

I typically scroll through many or all the comments. I and looking for situations, solutions, nutritional solutions, tests and their results and problems encountered. I find comments that can be enlightening and useful as they exhibit the situations that people are dealing with. And the things that have helped.

[@joeb9]

I am in Houston. Where can I get this CIMT from a good place please ? Thank You

[@PrevMedHealth]

Check with cardiorisk cardiorisk.com/

[@PatrickBateman191]

A bit off subject so sorry for this. Is it still worth taking niacin ? Tried to take it, and the flushing was so severe that many parts of my body developed tiny tiny tiny pimples with serious itching for many days after stopping. Statins had too many side effects. So now what ? Thanks.

[@ethercept]

Great video, cheers!

[@catherinemcquillan9963]

Looking for knowledgeable CIMT testing near Mobile, Al - Can y’all make a recommendation!

[@kristahamilton1521]

Please tell me the cardiologist at the low carb conference wasn’t Dr Ovadia. I want to believe he knows about this too. 😢

[@StevenSwanson-p1x]

where can I get a CIMT done in the San Antonio TX area. Lifescreen mobile is the only thing that I can find and they have bad reviews.

[@gregoriokakilala5734]

If we r high risk. W/c preventative tx is better, baby aspirin or statins?

[@belmontwestern6833]

She said she was taking statins.

[@madonnamackey6354]

I thought Dr Brewer said statins have no bearing on heart attack/stroke

[@belmontwestern6833]

He actually recommends low dose statins in certain cases and took them himself.

[@JD-gm1wq]

There are no studies that support that statins prevent heart attack.

[@robertdaymouse3784]

I am an advocate of CIMT because it is a better option than everything else in that medical device space, but to say it predicts 98% of heart events is just misleading. The test has a high sensitivity only because it has a poor specificity. The pie chart at 14:14 demonstrates this, 85% of the people she has tested score as elevated risk, only a tiny fraction of those with an elevated risk are going to have a cardiac event in the next 10 years. Using her math a test which categorized everyone as elevated risk would have had a 100% predictive accuracy. eta: I suspect the manufacturers of the CIMT software arbitrarily categorize so many people as elevated risk because such a diagnosis drives repeated testing.

[@davidbond9783]

Great video

[@ssa8479]

Is the CIMT what the Life Line Screening service offers? My wife and I (57 and 65) got the carotid artery ultrasound done earlier this year, along with ultrasounds for abdominal aortic aneurysm, atrial fibrillation and peripheral arterial disease. All good, no plaque or things to worry about.

[@merrieleiderman1885]

No, it's different. The screenings you had are good because they give direct information about the arteries in question. Since there is no non-invasive way to screen the coronary arteries, they use a measurement of the carotid artery thickness to indirectly estimate the risk of coronary artery disease. It's not a measurement of plaque, but of inflammation that studies have found correlate to coronary artery disease risk.

[@ssa8479]

@@merrieleiderman1885 Thanks, good to know.

[@glennschromebookglenn511]

Lifeline is not nearly as effective I have had lifeline said i was great then had calcium score which stated i had 170 score Then had cmit which should i had 170 but was all hard plaque

[@biswajitdeka]

Did Honda study take VitK2 supplements into account as a parameter ?

[@tkay4401]

Is this what Lifeline Screening does, CIMT?

[@glennschromebookglenn511]

No it is not as good

[@Becker333]

May have missed…how can this be “ fixed”?!

[@TomBrown-ij3jk]

Will insurance cover the CIMT test?

[@carlloeber]

I asked for it a month or so ago at VA Palo Alto .. I haven't seem the pictures yet .. 'said it was a 1 out of 5.. I will have to ask if it is Doppler or not ..

[@MrHerbicat]

If I assume I am in the 85 percentile, is there a reason to get the test? I am asking since the cure is to get rid of the carbs.

[@jeffreehealingwaters8169]

Jesus it would be great if we could make a one time donation for particularly important info....

[@PrevMedHealth]

You can, during the liveshow, there is an option called superchat, that's another option too Regardless, we try to answer questions from non-members and suscribers whenever we can

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I wonder if us " older" adults should take low dose Crestor for a few months as prophylactic .. 🤔❓️

[@cynthiavrodriquez2199]

What if someone was on statins for years and still found calcifications on a CT scan??

[@JR-pq9st]

Does this suggest calcium supplementation or some such???

[@user-tg2he6nh8b]

Forgot to ask if you have a paid yearly membership rather than monthly that might be less than paying monthly if you can let me know and I will work on making sometime this week to call you guys. My car was in an accident that was in a parking lot sitting and somebody forgot they were in reverse and had no brakes on and we're on a decent-sized hill and hit me and it was like a bomb went off I'm dealing with a car insurance company this week but I will be calling you guys to get information and to give you information including my insurance to make sure that you would accept it and find out how I go about the cimt and all the panels of blood work and what not that you do!

[@jeanv2929]

How do you find a good facility to do a CIMT?

[@ceriasophis405]

CIMT Tampa FL Cardiology ... they do it all...

[@ngana8755]

What is the cost of the CIMT test?

[@hdskl2150]

$150-400

[@newhopeforhealing]

Can't Policosanol be used instead of Statins?

[@jamesgross5052]

Dr Brewer will fasting help if we have that problem?

[@vpe1377]

Called multiple mri/radiology facilities and no one knew what a cimt is…is there another name for it? Is a carotid doppler better?

[@Dogman3690]

Did I hear wrong call you Dr Berg?

[@kathycoe58]

I’ve followed keto, lowcarb and carnivore for 35 years. I have been extremely active and do cardio/sprints and lift heavy weights. I am a personal trainer, lean, ripped. I take all the supplements suggested by PrevMed for heart disease. I’m 65…My CIMT clear view says I have the arterial health of an 80+ year old. Plaque burden 9.5, right CCA Bulb 3.2 H, Internal Carotid 3.0 E Why? Homozygous Apo E4? Is there any help for me to reverse or stop the plaque build up? Please help!

[@kathycoe58]

CardioRisk Scan results show a 9.5 plaque burden. Internal carotid 3.0E

[@barrysuss4421]

Sorry to hear that. 🙏

[@d-man6509]

I'll give an uneducated guess.....maybe your arteries are damaged from too much stress due to working out too intensely.Let them rest.

[@JD-gm1wq]

What I have read is vit c is important to keep artery supple like they were when we were young. They stiffen with age therefore slowing down the flow. Quick flow is better. I take 1/8 of a tsp cayenne pepper in a little milk. It has the capability of flushing arteries and improving flow and high doses of vit C

[@susette7066]

Do the cholesterol scores mean anything related to the CIMT info?

[@jimmiers8218]

Yes and no........Look at your triglyceride/hdl ratio its quite predictive for cholesterol sticking to your blood vessels. The higher the ratio the greater the chance of heart attack, stroke and plaques. It the cholesterol particle size is small, you are in trouble. Look at your hemoglobin AIC and fasting insulin. Insulin resistance means small particle size and more inflammation! Small particle size cholesterol is made in the liver. She right too many carbohydrates is the issue along with exercise. To recap hdl / triglyceride ratio at 1 is excellent, as its get higher approaching 5 your in greater trouble. best to you.

[@jolantagoetter6224]

What is the code for this test? I just called our local imaging company and they have no idea what I’m talking about 😳😳

[@kelliez9991]

When people have an event after running, does electrolyte imbalance from sweating contribute to event?

[@positivethinker33]

I am schedulded to get a VASCULAR ULTRASOUND CAROTID BILATERAL. Is it a good test? OR waste of time?