Lexington Biosciences Inc. (LXGTF)

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"So, it's not enough just to get my blood pressure monitored?"
While routine check-ups are beneficial, endothelial function checks are not part of the normal process due to their expense and need for special equipment.
Anyway.
When the endothelial shield is not functioning properly, the cells of the body’s immune system can attack the lining of the artery. They penetrate the endothelium, and deposit fats within the artery’s wall. These fatty plaques interfere with the flow of blood. If a piece of plaque breaks off, it often blocks blood flow downstream, depriving organs such as the heart and brain of oxygen. During a heart attack, which occurs when blood is cut off from the pumping muscles of the heart, part of the heart dies. The damaged heart may then not be able to pump enough blood to sustain the body. Likewise, during a stroke, brain cells die when blood flow is blocked off by plaque. This can lead to mental impairment, paralysis and death. Endothelial dysfunction is thus the greatest single cause of death worldwide.