The pulse is also decreased in the clogged region. Anticoagulants such as Aspirin are used to inhibit clot formation helping blood flow. Balloon angioplasty is a balloon tipped catheter to flatten plaque and increase blood flow. Endarterectomy the surgical removal is also used. The patient must keep committed to healthy diet which is low in fat, cholesterol, and salt.
Exercise is recommended to benefit circulation.
The treatment buys the patient more time for survival however Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease and leads to further damage of the tissues. The patient will suffer a deficiency of blood supply due to obstruction resulting in damage to the blood vessels, muscles, and organs. Transient ischemic attack or stroke is probable at this stage as is acute myocardial infarction which usually end the patient's life. Coronary artery disease is another probable outcome the patient faces due to their body's weakness. The second reason for Progeria patient's death is myocardial infarction or heart attack resulting form damaged heart tissue that is starved from oxygen.