Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up on the insides of your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body.
- What Is Atherosclerosis?
- What Causes Atherosclerosis / Risks
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Atherosclerosis?
- How Is Atherosclerosis Diagnosed?
- How Is Atherosclerosis Treated?
- How Can Atherosclerosis Be Prevented or Delayed?
- Key points atherosclerosis
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How Can Atherosclerosis Be Prevented or Delayed?
Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay atherosclerosis and its related diseases. Your chance of developing atherosclerosis goes up with the number of risk factors you have.
Know your family history of health problems related to atherosclerosis. If you or someone in your family has this disease, be sure to tell your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if you smoke.
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Living With Atherosclerosis
Improved treatments have reduced deaths from atherosclerosis-related diseases. These treatments also have improved the quality of life for people with these diseases.
You may be able to prevent or delay atherosclerosis and the problems it can cause, mainly by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This, along with ongoing medical care, can help you avoid the problems of atherosclerosis and live a long, healthy life.
Research continues look for ways to improve the health of people who have atherosclerosis or may get it. The goals of research are to:
- • Find more effective medicines
- • Identify people at greatest risk earlier
- • Find out how well alternative treatments work
Ongoing Health Care Needs
If you have atherosclerosis, work closely with your doctor and other health care providers to avoid serious problems, like heart attack and stroke.
Talk to your doctor about how often you should schedule office visits or blood tests. Be sure to let your doctor know if you develop new symptoms or if your symptoms worsen.
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Community resources are available to help you learn more about atherosclerosis. Contact your local public health departments, hospitals, and local chapters of national health organizations to learn more about available resources in your area.
Talk about your lifestyle changes with your spouse, family, or friends—whoever can provide support or needs to understand why you're changing your habits. They may be able to help you make lifestyle changes, like helping you plan healthier meals.
Because atherosclerosis tends to run in families, your lifestyle changes may help many of your family members too.