What Is Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease?
10. Treatment
Depending on the nature of the condition, the patient may be prescribed medication. This will tend to involve medications that help to reduce cholesterol levels and prevent blood clots. Medication that lowers blood pressure may also be prescribed, while some drugs might be used that will help to dissolve any blood clots.
Making healthy lifestyle choices is another way to help prevent the condition getting worse. This generally means eating well, getting plenty of exercise, and not smoking. In some cases, surgery might be deemed necessary. This includes techniques that can help keep blood vessels open, remove fatty build ups, or bypass affected arteries.
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