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A 18-year-old female asked:
whats more commonly used in practice today to treat atherosclerosis, antiplatelets, anticoagulants or fibrinolytics?
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Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 30 years experience
Statins: Actually, it depends. Atherosclerosis is clogging of arteries so statins are probably most commonly used to lower cholesterol while antiplatelets eg aspirin are used to prevent heart attacks as well as stents from clogging. Anticoagulants eg warfarin etc are typically used to prevent clots in legs & strokes from atrial fibrillation. Fibrinolytics are used to dissolve clots once formed.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
I have a family history of liver problems, is the risk of liver problems worth blood thinning benefit?
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Need more info: Can't answer based on limited info. Liver problems usually lead to bleeding problems so taking blood thinners might hurt you.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Is there any relationship between atherosclerosis and multiple sclerosis?
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Dr. Charles Jostanswered
Cardiology 36 years experience
Yes, unrelated: Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease also known as hardening of the arteries - fat, cholesterol and other substances build up in the arteries forming plaque and reducing the area in which blood can flow. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain/central nervous system and impedes function in attacks that tend to increase in severity and duration.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What are the differences between an atheroma, atherosclerosis, and ischemic heart disease?
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Dr. Michael Fensteranswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Definitions: Atherosclerosis descrinbes the pathological process involving the arteries anywhere in the body whereby plaques (usually consisting of inflammatory cells, cholesterol, etc, ) form. An atheroma is one of those plaques. Ischemic heart disease describes a condition whereby heart muscle is not recieving adequate oxygen. This is most commonly from atheromas in the coronary arteries.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Will crestor (rosuvastatin) help slow the progression of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup)?
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Dr. Mark Sternanswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Yes: Yes at least one study showed it did.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What could happen from an overdose of blood thinner?
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Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 24 years experience
Bleeding: If you are referring to warfarin, it can cause severe bleeding. If aspirin, bleeding and kidney problems. Be very careful with all blood thinners. One needs to be monitored for symptoms and signs of bleeding. If there are concerns, contact your provider.
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