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Can Carotid Artery Clog Decrease With Diet And The Medication?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014
Question: Dr. Shoaib XXXXXXX I am doing fine thank you so much for your help. I am now on 20 mg of Atorvastatin. I have taken your advise to change diet and exercising. Can the Carotid artery that is 40% clog decrease with diet and the medication?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, they can...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

I am happy that you started implementing healthy changes in your diet and lifestyle regimen (exercising). Undoubtely, Atovarstatin, and these healthy changes altogether may help in decreasing atherosclerotic plaque.

The most important thing they will stop the progression of the 40% atherosclerotic plaque.

Wish you health!
Dr.Benard
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Can Carotid Artery Clog Decrease With Diet And The Medication?

Brief Answer: Yes, they can... Detailed Answer: Hi there, I am happy that you started implementing healthy changes in your diet and lifestyle regimen (exercising). Undoubtely, Atovarstatin, and these healthy changes altogether may help in decreasing atherosclerotic plaque. The most important thing they will stop the progression of the 40% atherosclerotic plaque. Wish you health! Dr.Benard