... size and has a hard shell that may crack and lead to blood clot formation and additional blockage within the vessel Lesion growth triggers symptoms of coronary disease that require medical attention Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease Treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) is focused on balancing the supply of blood flow to the parts of the heart that need it. Methods used to treat CAD ... - gastriontestinal ulcer, bleeding- stroke- high blood pressure- dizziness Angioplasty: This is a surgery that involves a balloon like form that is placed inside anArtery and is blown up to open t...

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... mortality with no increase in death from non-cardiovascular causes. It is also indicated to reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing coronary death; stroke and stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) and can slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis. Zocor is indicated to reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing CHD deaths, non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke, and ... need for coronary and non-coronary revascularization procedures. Patients with hypercholesterolemia Zocor is indicated to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C Apo B, and TG, and to increase HDL-C. Cresto...

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... of the cardiovascular system from oxidation of LDL cholesterol or what is known as bad cholesterol. Isoflavones also help prevent the buildup of arterial plaque, which reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. There are three types of isoflavones, daidzein, genistein and glycitein.Two of the most beneficial of the Isoflavones is daidzein and genistein. They both prevent bones ... from breaking down and genistein has been found to hold back breast cancer and prostate cancer as well as inhibit the growth of cells that form artery clogging plaque in atherosclerosis. Glycitein ...

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