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Wanting To Know What Others Have Done To Work On Removing Plaque From Arteries?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ocean Park, WA

I was diagnosed in the emergency room two weeks ago with congestive heart failure and kidney disease. It is challenging where I live to find a general practitioner that is accepting new patients. I have an appointment to see a cardiologist in July.

June 9
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I was told to try the Mediterranean diet.

June 9
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you!

June 9
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I am hoping for some dietary methods to help remove the plaque.

June 9
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

To manage and reduce plaque buildup in arteries, people have used a combination of treatments and lifestyle changes, including:

- Medications:
- Statins to lower cholesterol
- Blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs to prevent blood clots

- Procedures and Surgeries
- Angioplasty: A catheter with a balloon is used to Show Full Answer

To manage and reduce plaque buildup in arteries, people have used a combination of treatments and lifestyle changes, including:

- Medications:
- Statins to lower cholesterol
- Blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs to prevent blood clots

- Procedures and Surgeries:
- Angioplasty: A catheter with a balloon is used to open blocked arteries, sometimes with a stent to keep them open.
- Carotid Endarterectomy: Removal of plaque from carotid arteries in the neck.
- Bypass Surgery: Creating a new path for blood flow around blocked arteries.

- Lifestyle Changes:
- Healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Quitting smoking

These approaches help lower cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and reduce the risk of complications like heart attacks or strokes.

June 9

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