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What are the best methods for removing plaque from the artery?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Oct 12, 2018 | Replies (67)
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@ram675

I would like to learn more. I scored very high on a heart calcium test and while I take a satin to manage my mildly high cholesterol I'd like to learn of the options for reducing it. Thanks.

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Kelsey Mohring | @kelseydm | Mar 26, 2016

Hi @ram675. Welcome to Connect! I'm sure those test results were nerve-racking. Did you doctor recommend any kind of follow up testing like an angiograph? In the meantime, here is some information about managing high cholesterol: http://www.mayoclinic.org/cholesterol-site/scs-20089333. And here is some information about the coronary calcium scan: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/heart-scan/basics/results/prc-20015000. It sounds like the basic watching your diet, getting exercise, quitting smoking, etc. is important but i'd definitely talk to your physician about recommendations. Also hoping others on Connect, including @scottb, @abespizza and @bayouhawk may be able to jump in and provide some insight.

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loyd1934deborah | @loyd1934deborah | Mar 27, 2016

I HAVE HAD A TEST BY CATHERIZAION. ARTIE'S ARE FULL OF PLAQUE AND BECAUSE<br />
OF THE LOCATION OF THE LARGEST ONE THEY CANNOT USE A STINT. BECAUSE OF MY<br />
AGE THERE IS A LOT OF RISK IF I HAVE BYPASS SURGERY. I CAN NOT TAKE STATIN<br />
DRUGS.<br />
<br />
I WAS THINKING DID THEY HAVE A DRUG THAT WOULD DISSOLVE IT OR SOMETHING TO<br />
GRIND IT OFF?<br />

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