Treatment for atherosclerosis must be indicated by a cardiologist and aims to reduce the fatty plaques that are present inside the vessels and heal the lesions that remain in the area, favoring blood circulation. To do this, the doctor may recommend changing your lifestyle, taking medication or performing surgery. Atherosclerosis is the accumulation of fat […]
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease characterized by a major inflammatory process that occurs due to the accumulation of fatty plaques inside the vessels over the years, which ultimately results in the blockage of blood flow and favors the occurrence of complications, such as heart attack and cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Fatty plaques can accumulate in arteries […]
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Carotid atheromatosis, or carotid stenosis, is a narrowing of the inside of one or both carotid arteries that can impair blood circulation to the brain. Its first sign may be a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke. This narrowing is normally caused by the accumulation of cholesterol in the vessel walls due to atherosclerosis and […]
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Trans fat is a type of vegetable fat created by industrial processes and is found in ultra-processed foods such as cookies, ready-made cakes, margarine, frozen pizzas, instant pasta and ice cream. Furthermore, trans fat is also produced naturally in the intestines of some animals and is therefore also present in small amounts in foods such […]
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Xanthelasma are yellowish spots, similar to papules, that are raised on the skin and appear mainly in the eyelid region, but can also appear in other parts of the face and body, such as the neck, shoulders, armpits and chest. Xanthelasma plaques do not cause symptoms, that is, they do not cause pain, do not […]
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Some great options for home remedies for atherosclerosis, which is the accumulation of fat inside the arteries, are eggplant and herbal teas such as horsetail because these foods have properties that help eliminate these fatty plaques. But in addition to these home remedies, it is also important to reduce the intake of foods rich in […]
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