The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease--and the Statin-Free Plan that Will

by Jonny Bowden

Now remember, lots of people have plaque, and don’t necessarily have problems. What makes plaque a problem is when it ruptures. If it ruptures, you’re in trouble. The fibrous cap comes loose and can easily cause a blockage of blood flow which, depending on location, can in turn cause a stroke or a heart attack.