Treatments for Carotid Artery Disease
Doctors recommend the following steps to properly treat carotid artery disease
- Taking medications as prescribed
- Following recommended lifestyle habits
- Considering a procedure to enhance blood flow, if your doctor thinks it can help decrease the risk of future stroke.
Changes in lifestyle can also be an effective method of treating carotid disease. The following adjustments in lifestyle can prevent growth of carotid artery disease;
- Stop smoking
- Control diabetes eat a heart-healthy diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week
- Reduce the amount of alcohol to 1 drink per day for women, 2 for men.
- Have regular checkups with your doctor
- Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week
- Control high blood pressure [6]