Carotid Artery Disease
How is carotid artery disease treated?
Your doctor will evaluate your condition and discuss with you the treatment options suitable for you. These may include a combination of:
- Lifestyle changes:
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Maintain control of your blood pressure, diabetes and other heart diseases
- Quit smoking
- Take part in regular exercise
- Medication to reduce the risk of stroke and other heart disease complications, as well as clot-dissolving medications
- Surgery to unblock the artery and prevent future strokes
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