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What Is Diagnosis Of Atherosclerosis Of Aorta Suggestive Of?

ATHEROSCLEROSIS OF AORTA My husband has recently been diagnosed with this. Years ago the doctor diagnosed scleradoma and rainshold desease ( sorry for the spelling). He is obese, does not exercise and has type 2 diabetes. He has been keeping this most recent diagnosis to himself. I want to know what the future holds so I can plan.
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
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Hello,

The diagnosis of atherosclerosis needs co relation with physical findings, lipid profile evaluation and status of luminal narrowing with other characteristics. Current guidelines for his best health:
- Get a lipid profile and consult in follow up with the report
- Control of blood sugar and Hb1Ac levels
- Regular walking, exercises, YOGA, meditations
- Dietary precautions to avoid all spices, non veg, junk foods, dairy fat
- Control of body weight
- Avoid smoking (active or passive) if involved
- Lipid lowering agents as atorvastatin or else as per the guidelines of his doctor
- Avoidance of stress, anxiety

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Is Diagnosis Of Atherosclerosis Of Aorta Suggestive Of?

Hello, The diagnosis of atherosclerosis needs co relation with physical findings, lipid profile evaluation and status of luminal narrowing with other characteristics. Current guidelines for his best health: - Get a lipid profile and consult in follow up with the report - Control of blood sugar and Hb1Ac levels - Regular walking, exercises, YOGA, meditations - Dietary precautions to avoid all spices, non veg, junk foods, dairy fat - Control of body weight - Avoid smoking (active or passive) if involved - Lipid lowering agents as atorvastatin or else as per the guidelines of his doctor - Avoidance of stress, anxiety Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon