BRAINCAKEPreventing Atherosclerosis
The risk of atherosclerosis can be reduced by lifestyle changes and, where risk is high, by medical treatment.
Lifestyle changes target the modifiable risk factors: stopping smoking, taking regular exercise, eating a balanced diet low in saturated fat and salt, and keeping a healthy body mass.
Antihypertensives lower blood pressure, reducing damage to the endothelium. They include:
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