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Xrays of my lumbar spine shows atherosclerotic changes along the aorta & thoracic shows visualized aorta atherosclerotic changes also. how bad is this?
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That's a common fin-: Ding. Check with your pcp, control diet, treat your high cholesterol, reduce weight, keep active with daily exercises, stop smoking, if diabetic.. Get it under good control, take Aspirin daily. Most importantly see your pcp. He should have done this, if not do take these steps. Good luck.
Answered 10/28/2015
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