Question 1

can excercise+diet+statin clear arterial plaque??

Accepted Answer

Probably: Atheroscleortic plaque can be decreased by diet, medication and exercise.  Case studies show that even in patients with coronary artery disease who have had bypass, dietary changes can play a significant role in preventing further worsening of arterial changes and may reverse pre-existing disease.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11832674

Question 2

is it clinically proven that arterial plaque deposits can be reversed by a combination of good diet, good excercise and relaxation excercises?

Accepted Answer

Yes, well proven!: What you are describing is the exciting pioneering research done by dean ornish md. Until these landmark studies it was not thought that lifestyle changes could have such a profound impact. See http://www.Pmri.Org/research.Html#highlights and http://www.Amazon.Com/ornishs-program-reversing-heart-disease/dp/0804110387 
many insurers now cover programs based on his research.

Question 3

im 26 and have been about 60 pounds over weight for the past 7 years with no physical activity,  stage 1htn. should i get checked for arterial plaque?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight: Agree with Dr. Ilhe. Losing weight is easier said than done, but is essential your health and HTN control.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

what are the dangers of arterial plaque in vessels?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Plaque build up may be progressive and cut off the flow of blood to the receiving organ like the heart, brain, legs etc. Or the plaque can break open sending little pieces down stream or worse the plaque can break open and potentate a blood clot that completely and suddenly blocks the flow of blood - think heart attack or stroke. This is the #1 cause of death in the United States.

Question 5

is there an correlation with arterial plaque build up and risk of aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some are congenital (ie: brain, kidney and splenic),  and some are acquired such as aortic and iliac

Question 6

is there any clinical evidence that garlic juice helps to reduce an existing arterial plaque deposit ?

Accepted Answer

Garlic: Might help reduce cholesterol some but best if the clove is swallowed as when juiced or minced the enzymes released start to degrade the good stuff that reduce cholesterol . There is no evidence to suggest it would reduce a plaque already formed.

Question 7

can olive oil contribute to arterial plaque? what about if olive oil is the only source of fat, (about 6-8 servings)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly,NOT HEALTHY: While olive oil, esp. Raw fresh extra virgin is a relatively healthy oil to use (see http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice;dbid=132) large amounts are associated with increased risk of heart disease- see http://bit.Ly/1cgojkl
it should never be the only source of fat; good health requires essential omega 3  fats ; olive oil lacks these. See http://bit.Ly/18mu5yg ; http://bit.Ly/15ib3z.

Question 8

would a person with a high amount of arterial plaque be likely to have a faster than normal resting heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: not necessarily, a person with a " high amount of arterial plaque" has a higher chance to have a myocardial infarction ( heart attack), but heart rate can be either high or low, it can be low if this person has a heart block or high if he/she has atrial fibrillation or some type or arrhythmia

Question 9

how much saturated fat can increase risk of arterial plaque based on 2000 calorie diet? i get about 12-16g  per day (but i also get 60-80g mufa).

Accepted Answer

20 gm or less: I think less. But 20 gm or less is what health.Gov recommends for a 2000 cal. Diet.   http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/document/choose.htm.      http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mufas/an02120.

Question 10

what is the best way to stabilize soft arterial plaque that every adult has in order to prevent a stroke, pe , heart attack, etc.?

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Excellent Question: Statins- and other drugs and nutritional supplements that lower your LDL particle number and favorably alter your LDL pattern as much as possible.  Omega 3 supplements to help lower triglycerides and change LDL pattern when appropriate.  Anti- inflammatory diet- avoid sugar, high fructose corn syrup and the like- speak with a nutritionist.  There are other suggestions but this is a good start!

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Can excercise+diet+statin clear arterial plaque??

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Is it clinically proven that arterial plaque deposits can be reversed by a combination of good diet, good excercise and relaxation excercises?

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Im 26 and have been about 60 pounds over weight for the past 7 years with no physical activity, stage 1htn. should i get checked for arterial plaque?

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What are the dangers of arterial plaque in vessels?

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Is there an correlation with arterial plaque build up and risk of aneurysms?

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Is there any clinical evidence that garlic juice helps to reduce an existing arterial plaque deposit ?

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Can olive oil contribute to arterial plaque? what about if olive oil is the only source of fat, (about 6-8 servings)?

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Would a person with a high amount of arterial plaque be likely to have a faster than normal resting heart rate?

A member asked:

How much saturated fat can increase risk of arterial plaque based on 2000 calorie diet? i get about 12-16g per day (but i also get 60-80g mufa).

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What is the best way to stabilize soft arterial plaque that every adult has in order to prevent a stroke, pe , heart attack, etc.?

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