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Is Having Calcification In Arteries A Cause For Concern?
Question: what danger in calcium outside of arteries. Can it be fixed
Brief Answer:
the arteries become stiff...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it's part of aging process for the arteries to become stiffer and stiffer. If calcifications appear in an artery then all of your arteries are involved (but perhaps in a different degree). The vascular surgeon may correct certain disorders of the lumen (the internal part of the artery) for example a narrowing of the carotid artery which almost occludes it. Less severe narrowing cannot be treated efficiently. Narrowing of less than the 50% of the lumen is not clinically important and does not affect the blood flow significantly.
What's important for your arteries' health is to have a normal blood pressure, normal lipid levels, a healthy diet, enough physical activity and a good blood sugar control. The importance of smoking cessation cannot be overemphasized. It's the most important step in avoiding further damage to the arteries.
So in conclusion, arteries calcification is part of the aging process and cannot be reversed. The vascular surgeon may correct certain disorders but not every disorder needs correction.
Kind Regards!
the arteries become stiff...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it's part of aging process for the arteries to become stiffer and stiffer. If calcifications appear in an artery then all of your arteries are involved (but perhaps in a different degree). The vascular surgeon may correct certain disorders of the lumen (the internal part of the artery) for example a narrowing of the carotid artery which almost occludes it. Less severe narrowing cannot be treated efficiently. Narrowing of less than the 50% of the lumen is not clinically important and does not affect the blood flow significantly.
What's important for your arteries' health is to have a normal blood pressure, normal lipid levels, a healthy diet, enough physical activity and a good blood sugar control. The importance of smoking cessation cannot be overemphasized. It's the most important step in avoiding further damage to the arteries.
So in conclusion, arteries calcification is part of the aging process and cannot be reversed. The vascular surgeon may correct certain disorders but not every disorder needs correction.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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be dead already. But thanks for you help and advice. Will try to slow down...Thanks
again.
be dead already. But thanks for you help and advice. Will try to slow down...Thanks
again.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome!
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!
Best wishes!
You're welcome!
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!
Best wishes!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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