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Vascular Surgeon: What Really Causes Clogged Arteries | Dr. Lily Johnston

2026-06-16 Education
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Jesse Chappus
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Dr. Lily Johnston is a board-certified vascular surgeon and public health expert trying to put herself out of business by preventing disease before it reaches the operating room. Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseChappus (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - What Actually Causes Arterial Plaque? 03:36 - The Best Tests for Clogged Arteries 07:23 - How Metabolic Syndrome Causes Plaque 13:22 - Can You Really Unclog Your Arteries? 16:34 - Soft Plaque vs. Calcified Plaque 19:52 - What Makes Plaque Rupture? 22:39 - The Dark Side of Calcium Scores 24:56 - What Is a CIMT Test? 29:52 - How to Read Your Lipid Panel 41:39 - Lean Mass Hyperresponders Explained 49:41 - When Lifestyle Isn’t Enough 55:08 - What Is Lp(a) and Why It Matters 01:02:45 - How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally 01:05:17 - Nitric Oxide and Heart Health 01:07:39 - The Truth About Daily Aspirin 01:17:21 - Low Carb Isn’t the Only Way 01:26:00 - What a Vascular Surgeon Eats in a Day 01:33:05 - Fasting, Autophagy and Muscle Mass 01:34:53 - Supplements Lily Actually Recommends 01:42:50 - The Diet That Lowers LDL (If That's Your Goal) 01:51:33 - How to Dramatically Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/709 Follow Lily: Website - https://link.jessechappus.com/8I4FhnB Instagram - https://link.jessechappus.com/7zKBn6T YouTube - https://link.jessechappus.com/4wXCRQu Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show: Website - https://jessechappus.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessechappusshow Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.

Top Comments (10)

@OletaJPayne 2026-06-16

I'm 83, NO medications, drive a school bus, people at the bus lot are surprised at the way I walk like a healthy person..... My mind is fine. I DON'T watch TV. The idiot box! I do research.

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@populous7 2026-06-16

No one talks about sugar and how it promotes calcified plaque

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@OletaJPayne 2026-06-16

Wish you'd do a program on Morgan, Carnegie and Rockafeller destroying holistic natural health in the 1930s. They burned the clinics, books, and destroyed the doctors. They gave huge amounts of money to colleges and placed men in their colleges to make sure doctors were being trained to learn how to use their medications. Yes, their medications made from waste left over from their oil products. Research it!!!

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@JesseChappus 2026-06-16

If you like these kinds of episodes, tap the LIKE button and let me know you want more like it ❤ And if you haven't already, do me a quick favour and hit the SUBSCRIBE button, it's a free way to help the channel continue to grow 🙏 Thank you! -Jesse

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@Donut-Time-OO 2026-06-17

To all the Cardio Medical students watching.... Take close notice at this DRs extreme subject interest, high intellect, excellent comminication skills, 100% patient quality of life concern. If you cant do this then you will not be an outstanding Dr. You can change lives! Connection, Confidence, Communication and Care matter greatly!

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@dsteffler54 2026-06-16

That was the best discussion on plaque, lipids and associated topics that I have ever seen on YT - by far! Thanks to you both.

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@Donut-Time-OO 2026-06-17

I'm less than 10 minutes in and Dr Lily is already giving us so much clear and quality information!

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@Donut-Time-OO 2026-06-17

I swear I'm going to be able to take my Preventive Metabolic Cardiology board exams after a few repeats of this video! ❤

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@SafiarTaliaferro 2026-06-24

Listened to this while cleaning my house. Very informative. Great interview. Thank you 👍🏾

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@gstlb 2026-06-24

“Stay humble and curious” is a recipe for a good life in general 😊

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