Talk with Your Doctor

Ask your doctor how you can slow the buildup of plaque in your arteries. Check out these helpful tips, and then download a list of questions to make the most out of your conversation.

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Make Healthy Choices

You don’t have to live at the gym and eat like a rabbit to benefit from a healthy lifestyle. Get these helpful tips on how you can make healthy choices, every day.

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Get the Athero IQ Program

Sign up for an ongoing education program that’s packed full of helpful tips on what you can do to start taking care of your arteries today.

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What You Can Do

Start taking care of your arteries today.

What You Can Do

The first thing you can do about atherosclerosis 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 is allowed to progress. Next, do what you can to reduce your risks for the consequences of the disease.

Most doctors agree that eating a healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and getting regular exercise are two of the most important things you can do. Last but not least, every plan 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.pdf

The fact is that what you do about athero makes a difference. Take the time to read through the pages in this section, download the list of questions for your doctor, and then when you’re finished, sign up for the Athero IQ Program. It's an ongoing program of information packed with helpful tips, questions to ask your doctor, and important information about treatment options.

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