How is arterial blockage treated?
Disease description:
It might be because, when I was younger, my lifestyle was extremely irregular—I often stayed up late at night and ate unhealthily. Over time, this led to atherosclerotic occlusion of my aorta. Doctor, how is this arterial occlusion treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Peng Ling
Hello, arterial occlusion typically develops gradually on the basis of atherosclerosis. Once arteries become blocked, cerebral hypoperfusion and coronary artery syndrome may occur. In most cases, this is caused by elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Currently, there are no specific medications capable of “unclogging” arteries. However, antiplatelet agents, lipid-lowering drugs, and vasodilators may be prescribed. For severe stenosis or occlusion, interventions such as stent placement or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may be considered. We recommend adopting a low-salt, low-fat diet; engaging in moderate aerobic exercise; quitting smoking and alcohol; and closely monitoring and maintaining optimal blood pressure, lipid profile, and blood glucose levels. Please consult a cardiovascular surgeon for further evaluation, definitive diagnosis, and appropriate treatment. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
