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Suggest Treatment For Mild Aortic Sclerosis

43, non-smoker, white, eat pretty well, fairly fit marathoner, high cholesterol but maintained with Niaspan. Just had echocardiogram and results are mild aortic sclerosis. Reading about this..wow..what more can/should I do? Have not been back for follow up yet..
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would recommend taking a statin (atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc.) and daily aspirin 80mg, to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis and prevent for possible ischemic events.

From the other hand, I would recommend periodically scheduled follow ups with ultrasound every 12 months and routing check up (blood lipid profile, resting ECG, chest X ray study and further lab tests) every 6 months.

It is important avoiding possible risk factors:

- diet modifications (low salt and fat intake)
- control better high blood pressure
- avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

Hope to have been helpful!

Best wishes,

Dr. Iliri
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Suggest Treatment For Mild Aortic Sclerosis

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would recommend taking a statin (atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc.) and daily aspirin 80mg, to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis and prevent for possible ischemic events. From the other hand, I would recommend periodically scheduled follow ups with ultrasound every 12 months and routing check up (blood lipid profile, resting ECG, chest X ray study and further lab tests) every 6 months. It is important avoiding possible risk factors: - diet modifications (low salt and fat intake) - control better high blood pressure - avoid smoking and alcohol intake. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Iliri