Atherosclerosis Treatment Drugs; Used To Lower Cholesterol, Improve Artery Health, and Prevent Atherosclerosis

 

Atherosclerosis Treatment Drugs

Atherosclerosis treatment drugs are used to treat atherosclerosis, a disease in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities. Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of arteries caused by a build-up of plaque. It is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque can also burst, leading to a blood clot. There is currently no cure for the disease, but the condition can be slowed with drugs and dietary changes.

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Without treatment, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, or heart failure, among other conditions. Atherosclerosis treatment drugs include cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Statins are often used to lower cholesterol, improve artery health, and prevent atherosclerosis. Statins treat unhealthy blood cholesterol levels. Doctor may recommend a statin if people have a high risk for coronary heart disease or stroke or if they have diabetes and are between ages 40 and 75.

Antiplatelet drugs are also used for the treat atherosclerosis. Aspirin is the most common type of antiplatelet medicine. A team led by a University of Florida Health researcher has also found that aspirin may provide little or no benefit for certain patients who have plaque buildup in their arteries. Aspirin is effective in treating heart attacks and strokes by reducing blood clots. Drugs can help manage risk factors and treat atherosclerosis or its complications. A doctor may also prescribe drugs to treat other medical conditions that can worsen plaque buildup.

Anti-platelet or anti-clotting medicines may help reduce risk of complications for some people who have atherosclerosis. Therefore, with the increase in cases of atherosclerosis, the use of atherosclerosis treatment drugs is also increasing. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AstraZeneca’ Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) to reduce atherosclerosis in patients with high cholesterol levels.