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Occlusion of abdominal aorta and other lower limb arteries treated by embolectomy,what are all the food item we have to take for life saving and limb?
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Forks over knives: Complete vegan diets as described in a book/ video "forks over knives" shows the best dietary practices to reverse blockages in general. Study performed by dr caldwell esseylstein shows documented improvement in heart blockages with this diet. Medications such as crestor, (rosuvastatin) stopping smoking, exercise will also be important.
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