How To Treat And Prevent Carotid Stenosis

Maintain A Healthy Weight

In order to maintain a healthy weight, an individual has to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. A diet high in fruits, lentils, chickpeas, whole grains, olive oil, vegetables, and beans will help with healthy weight management, lower cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure. Obesity is associated with a high amount of fatty tissue present in the body. Because the blockages of the carotid arteries in carotid stenosis are made from fatty tissue and other components, having a high body mass index indicates a higher fat ratio throughout the body. A high fat ratio increases the risk of developing carotid stenosis. In addition, obesity alone carries a significantly higher risk of experiencing a stroke, and that risk can be compounded by high blood pressure and or a carotid stenosis diagnosis. Overweight individuals put more pressure on the arterial walls because the blood cannot flow as easily through the arteries, meaning they have to compensate for that. The increased stress on the arteries can result in high blood pressure and damage to the arterial wall.

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