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Treatment for Atherosclerosis
Treatment for Atherosclerosis
Specific treatment will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the disease
- The location of the blockage
- The patient's signs and symptoms
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- Expectations for the course of the disease
- Your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
- Lifestyle modifications to control risk factors, including regular exercise, proper nutrition, and smoking cessation
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.