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Removing Plaque From Arteries Veins
- Coronary Artery Disease
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
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Prevention
You can help to prevent coronary artery disease by controlling your risk factors for atherosclerosis. To do this:
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Quit smoking.
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Eat a healthy diet.
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Reduce your high blood LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol").
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Reduce high blood pressure.
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Lose weight and exercise to prevent diabetes.
Treatment
Coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis is treated with:
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Lifestyle changes - These include weight loss in obese...
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