Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with atherosclerosis.

Ignore: Don't smoke. Exercise regularly and avoid sugary and fatty foods.

Ignore: Waiting for symptoms which an angiogram, much less stress-test, can detect is common ; very foolish.

Ignore: Have your cholesterol checked and don't ignore the condition. Optimal medical therapy works great.

Ignore: Chronic inflammation of the blood vessels plays a major role in progression of heart disease.

Schedule: Schedule a 30 to 45 minute walk each day, preferably in nature to get some exercise and relax.

Ignore: First no smoking, second low fat diet, third monitor lipid levels (cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides).

If: If it is ok with your doctor, taking an 81 mg aspirin every day improves your heart and brain health.

Ignore: Exercise aerobically daily: 30-60 minutes 5-6 times a week. Eat vegetables and minimize carb/meats.

Ignore: Do take care of your CV risk factors early in life if you have a family history of heart disease.

Ignore: DO watch your diet, control blood preasure, take an aspirin daily, exercise regularly. DONT SMOKE.