Question 1

how can someone decrease the amount of senile plaque in his brain?

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Several things: Medications such as statins and aspirin, keeping BP and diabetes well controlled, not smoking,  low fat more plant based diet and regular exercise are some of the ways to decrease plaque and improve blood flow to the brain.

Question 2

are there tests for plaque size?

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Tests for plaque: The degree of plaque formation can be estimated by coronary angiogram via cardiac catheterization, duplex ultrasound for carotid and peripheral arteries, intravascular ultrasound, ct scan or mri.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: plaque?

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Plaque: A. Pathology a small disk-shaped formation or growth; a patch.
B. A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall, characteristic of atherosclerosis.
C. A scaly patch formed on the skin by psoriasis.
D. A film of mucus and bacteria on a tooth surface.
E. A clear, often round patch of lysed cells in an otherwise opaque layer of a bacteria or cell culture.

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Question 4

plaque build up on oral piercing?

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Yes: Plaque can build up on an oral piercing.

Question 5

what is plaque buildup in arteries?

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Atherosclerosis: Narrowing or 'hardening of the arteries' seems like the body's way of planned obsolescence--or complete wearing out.  Over time our arteries become more narrow and certain conditions speed up the process: smoking, diabetes (and overweight/metabolic syndrome), hi blood pressure, and hi cholesterol.  Exercise can slow down the process.  Plaque build up in arteries leads to heart attack and strokes.

Question 6

can natural mouthwash cause plaque?

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Natural mouthwash?: I am not sure what you are referring to when you say "natural" mouthwash and therefore i can't answer your question accurately. Please re-post your question with more specific information and why you are asking the question. Do you have a problem with plaque buildup?

Question 7

how to best reduce plaque on cornea?

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Too vague: What kind of plaque? Band keratopathy can be removed with chelating agent in the office.

Question 8

why does plaque form in the arteries?

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Family practice : As we age our arteries develope small cracks on its walls. Many things can speed up this process. Smoking , diabetes, hypertension  and family history. Cholesterol comes along and tries to patch these areas up. Over time it justs builds up. If we have a high cholesterol or triglyceride the build up is faster. So it is important to correct all those factors to help prevent stroke and heart attack.

Question 9

what causes plaque build up in arteries?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: It is an ongoing process of damage, inflammation, and scarring that progressively obstructs the blood flow. It is exacerbated by lifestyle, health, family history/heredity, and environmental factors.

Question 10

how does plaque build up in your arteries?

Accepted Answer

Check out: Atherosclerosis at www.Heart.Org for detailed discussion.

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