What Are Clogged Arteries?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Clogged arteries cannot be reversed, but you can at least make some lifestyle choices that will help to slow down the progression of the disease. This generally means living as healthily as you can. Some medications can also be used to help reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, and reduce the chances of a blood clot.
In severe cases, surgery may be deemed necessary. This can include bypass surgery that will help bypass any clogs, allowing the blood to flow freely to the heart. Other procedures, such as balloon angioplasty, or stent placement, will help to keep the patients’ blood vessels open sufficiently wide enough.
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