Progression on Heart Disease Vaccine

The video discusses the discovery of high cholesterol despite a healthy lifestyle and the shock of heart disease diagnosis. It introduces a potential vaccine that could reduce heart disease risk by targeting fat deposits in the heart. The vaccine works by stimulating the immune system to clear arterial disease. Despite lifestyle advice, heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the UK, costing the NHS £30 billion annually. The vaccine, though expensive, could benefit high-risk patients and is expected to be available in five years.

What is the estimated annual cost of heart disease to the NHS?

Why is the vaccine not considered an alternative to maintaining a healthy lifestyle?