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Will Lowering My Cholesterol Actually Reduce The Plaque In My Arteries?

I have High cholesterol and I was wondering if lowering my cholesterol will actually reduce the plaque that has built up in my arteries?
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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Unfortunately only massive doses of statins marginally reduce plaque thickness. However they dramatically reduce build up of new plaque and change the nature of the plaque. It changes from being 'crispy' and likely to break off to being rubbery and more stable.
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Will Lowering My Cholesterol Actually Reduce The Plaque In My Arteries?

Unfortunately only massive doses of statins marginally reduce plaque thickness. However they dramatically reduce build up of new plaque and change the nature of the plaque. It changes from being crispy and likely to break off to being rubbery and more stable.