About Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Disease, also known as carotid artery diseases, is related to arteries, anomalies of and carotid stenosis, and has symptoms including angina pectoris, chest pain and edema. An important gene associated with Carotid Artery Disease is SLC39A2 (Solute Carrier Family 39 Member 2), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Diseases of hemostasis and Regulation of Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) transport and uptake by Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPs). The drugs Exenatide and Simvastatin have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include brain, heart and lung, and related phenotypes are Increased free cholesterol and homeostasis/metabolism

Major Symptoms of Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease symptoms include hypertension, dizziness, memory loss, and headaches.

Suitable Lifestyle for People with Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease is a cardiovascular disease usually caused by atherosclerosis within blood vessels. People suffering from this disease should adopt the following lifestyle:

1. Healthy diet: avoid high-cholesterol, high-fat and high-salt foods and increase the intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

2. Moderate exercise: Do at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise every week, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, etc.

3. Don’t smoke: Quitting smoking is an important measure to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

4. Control your weight: Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.

5. Control blood pressure and cholesterol: Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels with medications can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

6. Regular physical examinations: Regular physical examinations can detect and treat cardiovascular disease early.

7. Control diabetes: People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, so they need to monitor blood sugar and take necessary treatment measures.

8. Reduce bad habits: Avoiding bad habits such as alcoholism and overeating can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Other Diseases

Cerebral Carotid Artery Stenosis and Occlusive Disease Carotid Artery Stenosis Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Internal Carotid Artery Sclerotic Occlusion Coronary Artery Disease Intracranial Artery Disease Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease Carotid Atherosclerosis Carotid Arteriosclerosis Carotid Stenosis

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