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Suggest Treatment For Crystal Formation In Arteries
I just found out I have crystals in my main artery in the Pelvic area.. it must be in my genes because I am a Vegan Vegetarian/ Don t drink or smoke cigs. Don y know yet if they are anywhere else just starting process. Do they have to be taken out?How can I prevent them in the future?Thx.
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
Deposition of cholesterol crystals starts at any age but may manifest in any in artery anywhere preponderantly with primary or idiopathic hypercholesterolaemia and arterial imaging done may show in some areas. The best option could be to check its level and if found high above 250mg/dl and you are male obese individual with sedentary routine we recommend lowering agents. So do take doctors suggestion about suitable drug after metabolic workup advised by them to delay progression and prevent sequelae involving arterial line of vital organs
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