Atherosclerotic Cardiosclerosis

How is atherosclerotic cardiosclerosis treated?

The treatment of atherosclerotic cardiosclerosis (when no complications such as cardiac insufficiency, or rhythm disruptions are occurring) is, in general, the same as the treatment for atherosclerosis.

Treatment which is not based on drugs:

• One must adapt one’s diet in order to limit foods which are rich in cholesterol such as lard, butter, beef/pork, internal organs (the brain, kidneys or liver), egg yolks, etc. It is acceptable to use vegetable-based oils, such as corn, sunflower seed, olive etc.
• The diet must be hypocaloric, especially if patients are overweight, obese or diabetic. For the aforementioned patients, it is important to limit the consumption of carbohydrates. It is recommended to consume abundant vegetables and plants which contain vitamins and minerals which are necessary for one’s well-being.
• Smoking must be categorically eliminated.

Treatment using medication:

• Antilipidemic drugs in the statin class (atorvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, rosuvastatin, etc).
• Fibrate class such as ciprofibrate, fenofibrate, etc.
• Vitamin C as well as the Vitamin B complex.
• If the patient experiences complications such as cardiac asthma, heart failure, rhythm disruptions, etc, the appropriate treatment for the complication must be taken.

When atherosclerotic cardiosclerosis occurs without complications, it is not contraindicated to have a dental extraction performed. These procedures can be conducted without any need for the patient to be hospitalized.