Question 1

what are artery clogging foods?

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Simple carbs...: Read a book like the South Beach Diet to understand how this happens.  It is too complex a response to answer in 400 characters.  It was written by a cardiologist in florida.  Don't try to follow the diet exactly, just learn what foods have a high glycemic index and avoid them.

Question 2

how do you unclog clogged arteries?

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Many things to do:: Tx for clogged arteries generally starts with a healthy diet, regular exercise which both can lead to good weight. Tx also starts w/ stopping smoking, if pt smokes. Except for aspirin, most medication used to tx clogged arteries are prescription only. All meds & tx, including aspirin, should be used under direction of ur doctor given the risks (ex bleeding from aspirin), need for monitoring, etc.

Question 3

could i have clogged arteries at 30?

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Clogged arteries: Well, it is possible if you have diabetes, high bad cholesterol, obesity, high blood pressure and strong family history, some studies suggest that a high level of Triglyceride may raise the risk of heart disease especially in women, if triglyceride is higher than 400 I would be worried about my Pancreas

Question 4

what are important artery clogging foods?

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High calories: Consuming more calories than the body needs will end up by building fat in the body and probably accelerates atherosclerosis. Of course consuming fatty food like junk food or red meet  , diet with high sugar contents and not eating enough vegetables and fruits will also cause high cholesterol and more blockage in the arteries . Diet is important factor in atherosclerosis along with other diseases.

Question 5

medical can you reverse clogged arteries?

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clogged arteries: There are studies showing reversal of atherosclerotic lesions in a small percentage of aggressively treated patients with atherosclerotic lesions. It takes diet, exercise and usually high dose statins and getting lipids quite low.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of clogged arteries?

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Depends on where: Since clogged arteries can occur in many places in the body, symptoms will depend on which arteries are clogged. If they're in the heart a person may feel chest pain and have a heart attack. If they're in the leg, there may be pain in the calves while walking. Clogged arteries in the neck or brain can lead to a stroke. If the artery to an organ gets clogged it can lead to failure of that organ.

Question 7

how do you find out if you have clogged arteries?

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Artery: Evaluation by cardiologist is first step. Diet & lifestyle changes follow.

Question 8

what is the very best way to clean clogged arteries?

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Prevention: There are no medications known to clean plaque from arteries. There are medications such as statins to prevent plaque progression and can stabilize a plaque. If a plaque progresses to the point of causing symptoms, procedures may be required to open up the blockage, or bypass it.

Question 9

at what age in men do clogged arteries usually occur?

Accepted Answer

Heart Disease: Arterial or heart disease can occur anytime in life.. But, most commonly is seen in men over 40 and higher. Your family history may be more informative than broad generalizations like this. But, by your age you should know what your cholesterol risks are and be working with a good provider to limit and/or treat your risk.

Question 10

could you tell me what are remedies for clogged arteries?

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Angina: We generally treat artery disease with aspirin, beta blockers, calcium blockers, ace inhibitors and nitrates; statin drugs are also generally given. The combination of all these agents is more effective than any single medication. Regular exercise and low fat mediterranean diet are recommended.

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