Coronary Artery Disease/Atherosclerosis
Can affect most of the arteries in the body, including arteries.
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Atherosclerosis is a common condition that develops when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries.

“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be the food.”

Hippocrates

What causes Coronary Artery Disease/Atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is a slowly worsening disease that may begin as early as childhood.

  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Triglycerides
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Genetic Predisposition

What are the symptoms?

  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Dyspnea on Exertion
  • Significant Decrease in Exercise Tolerance

Early diagnosis and treatment can stop atherosclerosis from worsening and prevent a heart attack, stroke or another medical emergency.

What Can I Do?

  • Not smoking
  • Eating a healthy diet, including limiting sodium (salt) and alcohol
  • Keeping a healthy weight
  • Managing stress
  • Managing blood pressure and blood sugar level
  • Check cholesterol levels and treat as needed

Dr. Georgios Christodoulidis

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