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- What is atherosclerosis?
- Symptoms of atherosclerosis
- Causes of atherosclerosis
- Prevention of atherosclerosis
- Risk factors for atherosclerosis
- Complications of atherosclerosis
- When to see a doctor about atherosclerosis
- Diagnosis of atherosclerosis
- Conventional treatment of atherosclerosis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of atherosclerosis
- Living with atherosclerosis
- Caring for someone with atherosclerosis
Caring for someone with atherosclerosis
Partner
People who have a partner with atherosclerosis, can help them with a number of strategies:
- Don't smoke - if you smoke, only do so outside the house (and car) and never smoking near your partner as the second hand some for your cigarettes can damage their artery walls and exacerbate their symptoms
- Exercise program - encourage your partner to engage in some type of exercise program which has been recommended by your doctor, who will advise the best types of exercise for your partner. Walking will most likely be advised, so go for regular walks with your partner, when your schedule permits
- Healthy diet - you need to ensure to cook healthy and fresh foods with your partner and remove (or limit) processed foods, junk foods and saturated fats from your diet to help reduce their temptation to eat these types of foods. Always have lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as nuts and seeds for healthy snacks
- Limit alcohol - your partner should not be indulging in large amounts of alcohol as it can worsen their condition, so try to make sure that there is less alcohol in your evening meals at home and when you go out socially
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Friends
People who have a friend with atherosclerosis, can help them with a number of strategies:
- Don't smoke - if you smoke, only do so outside the house (and car) and never smoking near your partner as the second hand some for your cigarettes can damage their artery walls and exacerbate their symptoms
Parents
Parents who have a child with atherosclerosis (and this is occurring with more frequency today), can help them with a number of strategies:
- Add some garlic and ginger to the diet - both garlic and ginger have anti-inflammatory and blood thinning properties, which helps to reduce risks of blood clots and worsening of symptoms. Ensure you talk to your doctor before adding large amounts of garlic and ginger to your child's diet, as it may not be advisable with certain types of medications
- Antibiotics before and after dental work - either ensure you give your child the antibiotics or remind them to take them before (1 hour) and after (6 hours) any dental work, to prevent any possible infection in the tooth from affecting the heart
- Exercise program - encourage your child to engage in some type of exercise program which has been recommended by your doctor, who will advise the best types of exercise for your child
- Healthy diet - ensure to cook healthy and fresh food, provide healthy lunches and snacks for your child, remove (or limit) processed foods and junk foods and saturated fats from the diet
- Oily fish every week - oily fish such as mackerel, salmon, sardines, trout or tuna should be part of your child's diet at least two times a week. The fish can be steamed, grilled, baked or even fried, but only with good quality cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil. The fish provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for good heart health
- Stop smoking near your child - if you smoke, only do so outside the house (and car) and never smoking near your child as the second hand some for your cigarettes can damage their artery walls and exacerbate their symptoms
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< 11: living with atherosclerosis Last reviewed: 27 October 2007 || Last updated: 12 March 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
