Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Happens In Atheromatous Aorta ?
i want to ask about the atheromatous aorta .
Sat, 7 Jan 2012
hi
it is an accumulation and swelling in aorta walls that is made up of (mostly) macrophage cells, or debris, that contain lipids (cholesterol and fatty acids), calcium and a variable amount of fibrous connective tissue
there is risk of damage to heart is there is proper care is not taken
he need following treatment
food choices (such as consuming fish and fish derived omega-3 containing fats),
abdominal fat reduction,
aerobic exercise,
inhibitors of the cholesterol synthesis (known as statins),
low normal blood glucose levels (glycosylated hemoglobin, also called HbA1c), values to
micronutrient (multivitamin, potassium, and magnesium) consumption, etc
it is an accumulation and swelling in aorta walls that is made up of (mostly) macrophage cells, or debris, that contain lipids (cholesterol and fatty acids), calcium and a variable amount of fibrous connective tissue
there is risk of damage to heart is there is proper care is not taken
he need following treatment
food choices (such as consuming fish and fish derived omega-3 containing fats),
abdominal fat reduction,
aerobic exercise,
inhibitors of the cholesterol synthesis (known as statins),
low normal blood glucose levels (glycosylated hemoglobin, also called HbA1c), values to
micronutrient (multivitamin, potassium, and magnesium) consumption, etc
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Statin
Loading Online Doctors....