How to Dissolve Plaque in the Arteries

Dissolving plaque in arteries takes time, but it can be done. Arterial plaque can be extremely unhealthy because it can lead to heart disease, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. Plaque in the arteries can be treated effectively with a healthy diet and lifestyle changes. However, plaque that contributes to heart-related illnesses must be removed by surgery or by medication.

Things You'll Need

• Healthy diet
• Cardiovascular fitness plan
• Aspirin and other arterial medications
• Multi-vitamin with vitamin E

Instructions

1. Exercise at least three to four times a week to maintain a healthy body weight. Cardiovascular fitness is especially integral in dissolving plaque in the arteries. Daily exercise can boost nitric oxide production, which can be responsible for better blood circulation. Cardiovascular fitness can stimulate bone marrow, making it easier to produce new cells that repair aged and damaged cells caused by plaque.

2. Create a healthier diet plan. Since plaque in the arteries affects the heart and the body's cardiovascular system first, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, in addition to foods low in saturated fats, can clean out the arteries, moderately reversing severe arterial plaque damage and reducing the risks of cardiovascular illnesses.

3. Stop smoking. Nicotine in cigarettes can raise blood pressure, causing the body to release adrenaline and forcing the blood vessels to constrict. Arterial plaque and coronary artery disease can be reversed by over 50 percent after one year of not smoking.

4. Consider dissolving plaque through surgical procedures. The stent method widens the arteries with a metal tube so that they can receive efficient airflow. Balloon angioplasty can be effective, as it helps to open clogged arteries that have become partially or fully blocked.

5. Atherosclerotic lesions caused by plaque build-up can contribute to deadly blood clots when the artery ruptures, leading to a heart attack or a cardiac death, when the rupture restricts blood flow. Take one aspirin a day, or any other blood-thinning medication, to prevent blood clots associated with arterial plaque.

6. Take prescription medications to reverse arterial plaque accumulation. Blood pressure and cholesterol medications are especially effective in dissolving arterial plaque.

7. Take quality multi-vitamins. Vitamin E can help reduce arterial plaque and prevent the onset of heart disease, atherosclerosis or heart attack.

References

• Clogged Arteries (Arterial Plaque)
• Coronary Heart Disease: Reducing Your Risk
• Atherosclerosis : Exercise essential in combating arterial disease

Resources

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