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

@todd2t Hi I had a triple by pass on 1996 my Dr put me on statins I've tried 4-5 different ones with side effects with them all Dr.,naturalist put me on a diet of vegetables no red meat, no fats or sugar sugar raises the triglycerides foods that are good are cranberries,pomegranates,watermelon,spinach , Vitamin niacin also you,'ll get a flush with it but it works.hope this helps

@jittery Hi Back in 1996 I had a triple by pass my artery,s the Dr. told me where 95%,85%and 90% blocked from cholesterol ,afterwards I had 6 weeks cardio exercise I did what Dr told me to stop eating red meat because of the fat I followed up yearly by having a treadmill test In 2015 I had nuclear stress test to see if my heart ❤ was, I passed the test without anymore plaque in arteries after all these years once you have the by pass just listen to your Dr,s instructions and you,'ll do fine Its a combination of medicine,diet and exercise every day.

Welcome to Conect, @todd2t.

You bring up a good point about calcium being a concern with Lipitor. However, Lipitor or atorvastatin contains calcium carbonate, which is a calcium salt of carbonic acid. Supplemental calcium is not the same thing. Here is some more information from Mayo Clinic;
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/atorvastatin-oral-route/description/drg-20067003
I'd like to introduce you to @gr82balive @pamelaann1 @mcristodero @dancer1967 @joyful556 @mthomasb @martishka @joem and Mentor @predictable; they've all shared their experiences with Lipitor, and may have more information for you.

@todd2t, may I ask what your concerns are with regard to starting this statin?

I had HA in 2011.I read the book and implemented many things and added my own like Meditation , Yoga , Indian Ayurvedic style medicines and massage , Walk in the Sunlight and chanting Mantras.Today after 7 years ,I am able to walk for 40 minutes without getting tired.I slowly reduced Statins from 20 mg to 5 mg and Stopped about 4 years back.One can achive this thru sheer will power and HIS grace.I monitor Lipid Profile and Cardiologist is happy.

I had a Doppler for my carotid artery which showed 50 percent build up on the left side. now my doctor wants me to take lipitor, and I am terrified of side effects. I am 69 years old female I don't take medications my cholesterol has been monitored and it is normal.
I exercised all my life eat well my weight never changed 130 pounds 5 /2 tall.
I am small built everything effects me faster than normal people. I can get high on a cough syrup.....
I am trying to find an alternative medicine to statins. I take vitamins and supplements all my life Can any one have a suggestion ?

@soloact In 1996 I had a triple by-pass due to plaque so it was CAD.surgery.First thing my Dr. told me after surgery was get off of red meat it's the fat thats cholesterol producing

I only take the drugs that are absolutely necessary, I would suggest taking a look at the info on lef.org and mercola.com, good nutritional info.

So you mainly eat chicken, pork and fish?

@magdagarami- My suggestion is to start with a low dosage such as 10mg. for a month and then have a lipid count and assess how you are feeling. If you are doing well and the Dr. wants better results for your lipids than move up to 20mg for a month & repeat the tests. Just a thought? Give it a try. @thankful.

@eileena yes I do when I want meat ,I eat turkey burgers,salmon burgers but mostly I'm a vegetarian wasn't hard to get rid of it