Carotid Artery Disease: Treatments

is a disease in which a waxy substance called builds up inside the .

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Treatments for Carotid Artery Disease

for may include lifestyle changes, medicines, and medical procedures. The goals of are to stop the disease from getting worse and to prevent a .

Your will depend on your symptoms, how severe the disease is, and your age and overall health.

Lifestyle Changes

Making lifestyle changes can help prevent or keep it from getting worse. For some people, these changes may be the only needed:

Follow a healthy diet to prevent or lower and and to maintain a healthy weight. Be physically active. Check with your doctor first to find out how much and what kinds of activity are safe for you. If you’re overweight or obese, lose weight. If you smoke, quit. Also, try to avoid secondhand smoke.

Follow a Healthy Diet

A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Following…