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Mesenteric artery ischemia

Alternative Names

Mesenteric Vascular Disease


Prevention

Prevention includes following lifestyles changes that reduce your risk for atherosclerotic disease. This includes:

  • Stop smoking
  • Follow a healthy diet
  • Exercise
  • Keep your blood pressure under control

Prevention of acute mesenteric artery ischemia also involves controlling any heart rhythm problems.



Review Date: 07/14/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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