Reversal
Documented. On-going. Evidence-based.
Full reversal of plaque and CIMT to normal in three . 30 years of vascular age reversed. Coronary plaque takes longer — follow me on the journey.
Overview
Based on Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.’s protocol, enhanced with evidence-based foods and targeted strategies. This is a work in progress — but I’ve already seen proof in my own carotid arteries.
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↓29%
Carotid IMT
1.3mm → 0.99mm
0 mm3
Dangerous Plaque
LDNC eliminated
0.80
HeartFlow FFR-CT
LAD — no stent
↓41%
LDL
142 → 84 mg/dL
↓87%
Inflammation
hsCRP 3.2 → 0.42 mg/dL
RT CCA · Longitudinal · Baseline
LT CCA · Longitudinal · Baseline
Carotid Ultrasound
B-mode duplex ultrasound of the common carotid arteries. The most validated non-invasive surrogate for systemic atherosclerosis burden.
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Aug 2024 · RT CCA
1.4mm
Baseline IMT
July 2025
0.99mm
Follow-up IMT
Over 12 months
↓29%
Regression
RT CCA · Longitudinal · Baseline
RT CCA · Cross-Section · Baseline
LT CCA · Longitudinal · Baseline
LT CCA · Cross-Section · Baseline
Why Carotid is the lead indicator
Carotid IMT is the most validated non-invasive surrogate for systemic atherosclerosis. Every 0.1mm reduction in IMT corresponds to a 10–15% reduction in cardiovascular event risk. It responds faster to lifestyle intervention than coronary CT — making it the ideal real-time feedback tool.
CT Angiogram + HeartFlow
Two serial coronary CT angiograms with Cleerly AI plaque analysis and HeartFlow FFR-CT fractional flow reserve.
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0.4 mm³→0 mm³
Dangerous Plaque (LDNC)
Lipid-rich rupture-prone plaque eliminated.
—→0.80
HeartFlow FFR-CT
Blood flows through without stenting required.
77%→79%
D1 Stenosis
Diameter stable at ischemic boundary.
Follow-up · January 8, 2026 Total plaque burden · 12 months
Baseline Cleerly Report Total plaque burden · Jan 2024
D1 Branch · Baseline
77% stenosis · Total occlusion risk
LAD (D1)
FFR 0.80
At ischemic boundary.
LCX
FFR 0.97
Normal flow
RCA
FFR 0.98
Normal flow
FFR-CT
0.80 is the ischemic threshold. The LAD sits at this boundary — delivering adequate flow without stenting. Monitored annually.
HeartFlow FFR₀CT — vessel maps · Jan 8, 2026
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FFR₀CT Overview · Page 1 LAD 0.80 · LCX 0.97 · RCA 0.98
FFR₀CT Overview · Page 2 LAD · LCX · RCA detail maps
9 blood draws over 14 months. Every intervention tracked with monthly precision.
Lab Results
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