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Suggest Remedies For Calcium Build Up Outside The Veins

Hi, I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with a count of 1,888 calcium count outside the veins. it is collecting outside the veins, not inside. she was told there is no cure, nothing will help. one day the veins will simply collapse from the buildup and she will suffer a massive heart attack or stroke and die. what can be done if anything thanks
Mon, 12 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Very likely the process you are explaining is due to atherosclerosis. This consists of plaques of calcium and fat that block the vessels and if this happens in the heart vessels, ischemic heart disease may happen.

To help with this, she needs to take medications that lower the lipids. Atorvastatin for instance and also aspirin daily. If she has diabetes or hypertension she will need good control of these as well. She should not smoke or drink alcohol as these may contribute to worsening these plaques.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Calcium Build Up Outside The Veins

Hello, Very likely the process you are explaining is due to atherosclerosis. This consists of plaques of calcium and fat that block the vessels and if this happens in the heart vessels, ischemic heart disease may happen. To help with this, she needs to take medications that lower the lipids. Atorvastatin for instance and also aspirin daily. If she has diabetes or hypertension she will need good control of these as well. She should not smoke or drink alcohol as these may contribute to worsening these plaques. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician