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Is It True That Stronger Concentration Of Crestor Can Reverse Or Stop Atherosclerosis Over Two Years?
Question: My LDL is at 56 mg. L....and I only take 5 mg of Crestor...I have read that stronger concentration of Crestor can reverse or stop atherosclerosis over two years...is this true? Ans would doubling it help?
I have mild to moderate PAD...my carotid was checked two years ago and there is tiny hard calcification at fork area...my left leg has moderate blockage at the left knee and calcification on posterior aorta, but I have improved my collateral circulation in legs by walking...I am terrified by plaque breaking off. What should I do? I take baby aspirin every day also...My GP said my heart echo was normal...but my age was the factor re calcification...A doctor on here told me not to worry...that my diet and other lifestyle changes would help....how fast does atherosclerosis spread? I had two other echos in 2015 and 2012...all normal. I feel paralyzed with anxiety, like I am sitting on a time bomb...of sorts. I understand there is research going on now for new drugs...
I have mild to moderate PAD...my carotid was checked two years ago and there is tiny hard calcification at fork area...my left leg has moderate blockage at the left knee and calcification on posterior aorta, but I have improved my collateral circulation in legs by walking...I am terrified by plaque breaking off. What should I do? I take baby aspirin every day also...My GP said my heart echo was normal...but my age was the factor re calcification...A doctor on here told me not to worry...that my diet and other lifestyle changes would help....how fast does atherosclerosis spread? I had two other echos in 2015 and 2012...all normal. I feel paralyzed with anxiety, like I am sitting on a time bomb...of sorts. I understand there is research going on now for new drugs...
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is nothing to worry for as these are all age related changes which happen in most people of these age groups.
And by excessive thinking and taking stress will just ruin your daily life. You lipid profile your echo report your healthy daily lifestyle will all protect you from a severe disease so just relax and enjoy your life.
Now I’ll answer your direct questions
1. you are already taking baby aspirin so that will be enough.
2. Spread of atherosclerosis vary from individual to individual depending upon risk factors. In your case there are minimum risk factors
3. You are not on any time bomb, relax.
Apart from maintaining healthy lifestyle routine and medication indulge yourself in yoga or meditation as it will help you overcome your stress
I hope this information will relieve your worries. Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is nothing to worry for as these are all age related changes which happen in most people of these age groups.
And by excessive thinking and taking stress will just ruin your daily life. You lipid profile your echo report your healthy daily lifestyle will all protect you from a severe disease so just relax and enjoy your life.
Now I’ll answer your direct questions
1. you are already taking baby aspirin so that will be enough.
2. Spread of atherosclerosis vary from individual to individual depending upon risk factors. In your case there are minimum risk factors
3. You are not on any time bomb, relax.
Apart from maintaining healthy lifestyle routine and medication indulge yourself in yoga or meditation as it will help you overcome your stress
I hope this information will relieve your worries. Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap
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