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You can be fit, eat healthy, have good bloodwork, and still have serious heart disease.In this episode, I'm joined by Joel Jamieson, creator of Morpheus, to discuss something we both have firsthand experience with: cardiovascular disease. Despite years of training and taking care of his health, Joel discovered significant plaque buildup and a blockage of more than 40% in his widowmaker artery after his cardiologist repeatedly reassured him that his numbers looked good.We break down why exercise alone may not prevent plaque buildup, the role of genetics, ApoB, LDL cholesterol, and inflammation, and why traditional bloodwork doesn't always tell the complete story.We also get into coronary calcium scores, CT angiograms, statins, Repatha, bempedoic acid, nattokinase, and other approaches to managing cardiovascular risk. Joel explains how he's using HRV, VO2 max training, and recovery to improve his health while managing heart disease.This is an important conversation for anyone who assumes being strong, lean, or physically fit means their heart is healthy.Find Joel Jamieson:https://trainwithmorpheus.comInstagram: @coachjoeljamiesonThis conversation is for educational purposes and is not individualized medical advice.Chapters