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Podcast: Tick Boot Camp
Episode: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Tom Hight - Uncovering the Link Between Lyme Disease and Cardiovascular Risks
Description: In this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tom Hight, a board-certified lipidologist and internal medicine specialist, at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference. Dr. Hight has spent years pioneering cardiovascular risk reduction strategies, but an alarming trend caught his attention—patients with seemingly improving heart health were still experiencing worsening artery disease. His search for answers led him to Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses as potential hidden drivers of cardiovascular risk.
Key Takeaways
Lyme Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Dr. Hight explains ho...