Question 1

chances of atherosclerosis in a hypothyroid patient on regular medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends upon other factors such as genetics, bp, cholesterol, glucose, weight, diet, exercise, smoking etc. Chances are reduced if you keep your thyroid levels normal on brand name T4 replacement.

Question 2

i am on medication for my cholesterol problem which has gone down.i also have 2 blocked arteries and am taking cholesterolease .does it help?

Accepted Answer

See details: CholesterolEase has little additional benefit but causes no harm so it is safe to take. The majior goal is to take enough of a statin dose to lower your LDL below 70 mg/dl. A baby aspirin daily is also usually part of the regimen.

Question 3

atherosclerosis question? is crestor (rosuvastatin) best first drug?

Accepted Answer

Atorvastatin, simvas: Atorvastatin , and Simvastatin are good drugs too.

Question 4

are there any tests that show by using staten drugs would help in dissolving or minimizing existing atherosclerosis  in arteries.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Crestor (rosuvastatin) can dissolve plaques. Here is an article:  http://www.Webmd.Com/heart-disease/news/20060313/statins-may-reverse-plaque-buildup.

Question 5

what is an example of an anticoagulant drug used in atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

ANTICOAGULANTS: COUMADIN/WARFARIN/XARELTO/PRADEXA/ELIQUIS/HEPARIN/LOVENOX. It depends on the diagnosis &amp; patient response. Also other medications may factor in, as well as drug allergies.

Question 6

why are anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs commonly used in atherosclerosis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin/Plavix: As a preventive therapy as Primary Therapy means if you have not had a coronary event and you are over the age of 50.Aspirin is used s an antiplatelet therapy
In secondary prevention if one has had a coronary event or stroke than other antiplatelet drugs are used like Plavix (clopidogrel)

Question 7

what drug is used to aid blocked arteries can be injected?

Accepted Answer

Thrombolytic agents: Thrombolytic agents are a class of injectable drugs that can help dissolve clots found in clogged arteries. These drugs are used in high risk situations to care for patients undergoing serious vascular events, in an attempt to decrease the damage of a stroke, heart attack or leg ischemia.

Question 8

i recently had a heart attack with one stent.  apparently no heart damage.  i am on five drugs. previous to the heart attack and now i have pain in right kidney area and right testicle.  pain gradually away.  blocked arteries or something else?

Accepted Answer

?kidney stone?: Doubt these issues are secondary to a vascular mechanism.  Your description raises thoughts of a kidney or urinary tract problem, and a kidney stone might be an explanation.  Suggest you notify your regular doctors, and consider urology consult.  A urinalysis, and some kidney studies might be a good start.

Question 9

husband has artherosclerosis, stent in rca in nov, 2012, left main 60%, lad is 70%, on medications, ef43%, feels fine, is it ok to gym and do weights?

Accepted Answer

Check: Sounds like he has a cardiologist
range of activity can be guided by last stress test.
No smoking
weight loss and graded exercize are reasonable.
Common sense: if it hurts stop!
if tired - rest.

Question 10

when a report says without significant stenosis, does that mean there's some but not enough to matter or there is none at all? atherosclerosis on ica

Accepted Answer

Not enough to matter: There is almost always some atherosclerotic plaque, even in 20 year olds.  Not significant usually means less than 50 % blockage, but it could be much lower.

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Are there any tests that show by using staten drugs would help in dissolving or minimizing existing atherosclerosis in arteries.

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What drug is used to aid blocked arteries can be injected?

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I recently had a heart attack with one stent. apparently no heart damage. i am on five drugs. previous to the heart attack and now i have pain in right kidney area and right testicle. pain gradually away. blocked arteries or something else?

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Husband has artherosclerosis, stent in rca in nov, 2012, left main 60%, lad is 70%, on medications, ef43%, feels fine, is it ok to gym and do weights?

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When a report says without significant stenosis, does that mean there's some but not enough to matter or there is none at all? atherosclerosis on ica

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