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What You Can Do

The first thing you can do about atherosclerosis (athero) is to educate yourself — understand the risk factors that contribute to the progression of athero, and learn what can happen if the buildup of plaque in your arteries continues to progress. Next, do what you can to reduce your risk for the consequences of the disease.

The Athero IQ Program is an ongoing educational series.

Get the Athero IQ Program

The fact is that what you do about athero makes a difference. By signing up for this ongoing educational program, you’ll get helpful tips on how to start taking care of your arteries today, including treatment options and healthy lifestyle changes.

Increase your athero IQ >>
Get tips on healthy lifestyle choices.

Make Healthy Choices

Most doctors agree that eating a healthy diet, including low-fat, low-cholesterol foods, and getting regular exercise are two of the most important things you can do. But you don’t have to live at the gym and eat only health food to have a healthy lifestyle. A few small changes can make a difference.

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Slowing atherosclerosis progression should start with talking to your doctor.

Talk With Your Doctor

Every plan to slow athero progression should start by talking with your doctor. To make sure you are prepared for your next visit, download a list of questions to ask your doctor about atherosclerosis and high cholesterol.

Find more on talking to your doctor >>
 

Take Action Against Athero

The Athero Pledge is a personalized action plan you can use with your doctor to help slow the progression of atherosclerosis.

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Explore Deep Inside an Artery

Watch the artery explorer movie and see how risk factors such as high cholesterol can contribute to athero.

Artery Explorer: the Movie takes you on a journey to see how risk factors such as high cholesterol help contribute to athero.

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