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For most patients, treatment is aimed at reducing the risk factors (hypertension, hypercholesterolemia) in order to prevent the progression of and reduce atherosclerosis. This is commonly achieved through lifestyle modification, including improving one's diet, and increasing rates of physical exercise (to a minimum of 3 lots of 30 minute sessions each week). Pharmacological support may be given in the form of anti-hypertensives and anti-cholesterol medications.
For most patients, treatment is aimed at reducing the risk factors (hypertension, hypercholesterolemia) in order to prevent the progression of and reduce atherosclerosis. This is commonly achieved through lifestyle modification, including improving one's diet, and increasing rates of physical exercise (to a minimum of 3 lots of 30 minute sessions each week). Pharmacological support may be given in the form of anti-hypertensives and anti-cholesterol medications.
Individuals with advanced atherosclerosis may be given treatment to prevent the secondary complications of the disease. A common example is the use of Aspirin to reduce the likelihood of a coronary thrombus forming in the event of plaque erosion/rupture.
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