The technique is similar to that used to open the arteries of the heart, but it can be applied to many other arteries in the body. Follow the health care provider's recommendations for treatment and control of hypertension , diabetes , and other diseases. Reduce body weight if overweight and stop smoking if a smoker. Get regular exercise to improve the fitness of the heart and circulation. The outcome varies.
Atherosclerosis is usually progressive and frequently leads to complications.
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