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.

Increase your athero IQ

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.

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Get tips on healthy lifestyles

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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Find more on 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.

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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

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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