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Can Sugar Intake Cause Clogged Arteries?

can you tell me if sugar causes clogged arteries and also is it possible to burn the plaque build up off in the arteries how do i check to see if the arteries are clogged other than any procedures does second hand smoke cause the same amount of risk as smoking.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Hi, arteries get clogged mainly due to cholesterol. High sugar can lead to Diabetes and also lead to high cholesterol levels which can clog the arteries. Clogged arteries cannot be burnt by any methods. It can be checked by Angiography or a CT Angiography which will clarify the state of your arteries. Angiography is an invasive investigation and is the Gold standard investigation but has its complications and therefore should not be done without indications. Second hand smoke can and will lead to all the problems that first hand smoke causes. There is not much difference. So please avoid it. I hope I have answered all your queries.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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Can Sugar Intake Cause Clogged Arteries?

Hi, arteries get clogged mainly due to cholesterol. High sugar can lead to Diabetes and also lead to high cholesterol levels which can clog the arteries. Clogged arteries cannot be burnt by any methods. It can be checked by Angiography or a CT Angiography which will clarify the state of your arteries. Angiography is an invasive investigation and is the Gold standard investigation but has its complications and therefore should not be done without indications. Second hand smoke can and will lead to all the problems that first hand smoke causes. There is not much difference. So please avoid it. I hope I have answered all your queries. Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.