Can atherosclerosis be prevented?

Many first-time readers ask whether atherosclerosis can be prevented at all. The source below gives a hopeful but careful answer.

Yes, there are steps you can try

medlineplus.gov says there are steps you can take to try to prevent atherosclerosis. medlineplus.gov lists one step as choosing heart-healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Choosing what to eat takes no special equipment, which makes this a step you can think about right away.

If you arrived with a vein question

This site also covers veins for readers in Frankfort and Rich townships, and two outside pages fit that interest. my.clevelandclinic.org has a guide to spider veins covering causes, symptoms and treatment. It also has a page on sclerotherapy, its treatment and recovery.

Next stop for the artery side

The MedlinePlus page on atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis is the best next stop for the artery side of this question. The Society for Vascular Surgery page on carotid artery disease describes another condition of the arteries. Read the MedlinePlus page in full, then ask your doctor which steps fit you.