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Can Liver Build Up Fat And Plaque In My Arteries?

I AM A 57 YR OLD FEMALE. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HEP C A YEAR AGO. I HAD A HEART ATTACK A MONTH AGO AND STENT PLACEMENT FOR ARTHEROSCLEROSIS. FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS I SUFFERED FROM SEVERE CONSTIPATION. BM ONCE EVERY WEEK WITH A LAXITIVE. WILL NOT MOVE WITHOUT. THE CONSISTANCY IS OILY AND ALTHOUGH THE BM FEELS IKE A REGULAR SIZE THE MOVEMENTS HAVE BEEN THIN AND MINIMAL.COULD MY LIVER BE CAUSING THE BUILD UP OF FAT AND PLAQUE IN MY ARTERIES?
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
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The liver is involved greatly with cholesterol metabolism, however, the build up of plaque in the arteries is mostly associated with diet, smoking, high blood pressure, and genetics. To help with atherosclerosis, your best bet is to do the following:
1) cut down on fats and carbohydrates and have as much color in your meals (vegetables)
2) your cardiologist probably has you on at least an aspirin 81 mg daily
3) they also most likely have you on a statin (Crestor, lipitor, etc)
4) Exercise daily
5) measure your BP and make sure you keep it within normal range (120-140)
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Can Liver Build Up Fat And Plaque In My Arteries?

The liver is involved greatly with cholesterol metabolism, however, the build up of plaque in the arteries is mostly associated with diet, smoking, high blood pressure, and genetics. To help with atherosclerosis, your best bet is to do the following: 1) cut down on fats and carbohydrates and have as much color in your meals (vegetables) 2) your cardiologist probably has you on at least an aspirin 81 mg daily 3) they also most likely have you on a statin (Crestor, lipitor, etc) 4) Exercise daily 5) measure your BP and make sure you keep it within normal range (120-140)