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Remedy That Cleans Plaque Out of Arteries

Doctors attribute plaque accumulation in the arteries and the hardening of the arterial wall (or atherosclerosis) that is the inevitable result, to a disparate set of factors. Some of these factors include age; genetic disposition; a sedentary lifestyle; consumption of foods and liquids that are high in low-density cholesterol (LDL); a high intake of calcium; and/or excessive smoking and alcohol consumption. These are not an exclusive and irrefutable set of factors and not every patient with these characteristics will develop atherosclerosis.

  1. Plaque Removal

    • One way to remove plaque is to identify the underlying cause of its formation. Since the reason for plaque accumulation is usually unknown, SaveYourHeart.com suggests that the normal approach is to eliminate all risk factors holistically. While this elimination method is used to help get to the root of the problem, it can also prevent other factors from contributing to atherosclerosis as well.

    Non-Surgical Treatments

    • A combination of a high vitamin-C diet, fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a reduced intake of fatty foods, can go a long way toward preventing and removing plaque. Maintaining an ideal body weight, doing moderate and consistent exercise, and abstaining from tobacco and alcohol can also be a good prescription for preventing and even removing plaque. Save Your Heart suggests that a healthy exercise regimen should include cardio exercises that strengthen the cardiac muscles, such as walking, swimming, cycling and jogging.

    Surgery

    • The functions of your arteries can be compared to a clogged pipe. When the artery becomes blocked, the deposit needs to be cleared using some kind of implement. This is essentially how cardiac surgeons perform surgeries. Angioplasty is the traditional and time-tested surgery according to VascularWeb.org. Angioplasty clears plaque using a balloon to expand the artery.

      Bypass surgery is another option. Bypass surgery creates a new avenue for blood to pass, while bypassing the damaged artery or arteries.

      Carotid endarterectomy is another option. This procedure removes plaque by making an incision directly into the plaque-affected area through your neck. As with any surgery, these surgeries have benefits, but also some possible side effects. Common risks include a blood clot developing during or after the surgery, and a recurrence of the condition after the operation.

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