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What is the best way of getting rid of plaque already built up in your coratid artery?
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Lifestyle changes: Diet, exercise, cholesterol medication.
Answered 9/19/2016
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Life style/statins: Here is the general information for reversing the plaque 1 Life style changes are most important it includes healthy diet,physical activities&exercise,if over weight loose weight and quit smoking if you do 2Medications like statins to lower your cholesterol 3 If significant plaque obstructing 50% or more may need Endarterectomy or Angioplasty and Stents to prevent stroke depends on % of block
Answered 5/29/2014
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