Published by admin on 24 Apr 2008
Help Clear Carotid Artery Blockage with Oral Chelation
Carotid artery disease (carotid artery stenosis) is the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This is usually caused by the buildup of fat and cholesterol deposits, called plaque.
The buildup of fat and cholesterol narrows the carotid arteries which decreases blood flow to the brain. This increases the risk of a stroke which is the primary concern with this carotid artery disease. A stroke may also occur if a piece of plaque breaks off the arterial wall and is carried to the smaller brain arteries or a blood clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery. There are several risk factors including:
- Family history of atherosclerosis (either coronary artery disease or carotid artery disease)
- Age (men under age 75 have a greater risk of developing the disease than women, but the risk is higher in women after age 75)
- Smoking
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
Some of these risk factors are out of your control, but you can reduce your risk of carotid artery disease by addressing the ones you can. Another way to reduce your risk is through chelation therapy from Cardio Renew. Cardio Renew liquid oral chelation helps relieve restrictions in the carotid arteries by increasing blood flow through the removal of mineral deposits and heavy metals in your body. Contact Cardio Renew today to learn more!