(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) (THESE ARE THE SLIDES THAT GO TO THE VIDEOS - BROKEN OUT) The gut microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms in the digestive tract, significantly impacts cardiovascular health. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in this community, is linked to the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and heart failure. Conversely, a healthy, diverse m