Even if you have done your best by adopting proper lifestyle measures that will improve the health of your endothelium and heart, you may find that you still are not making enough progress in controlling your blood lipids and blood pressure. While lifestyle approaches with exercise and nutrition are vital in maintaining overall endothelial health and preventing heart disease and heart attack, some people need more help. For those who don’t see adequate improvements in cholesterol levels or blood pressure within 12 weeks of making important lifestyle changes, your doctor may prescribe medication. In some instances, people will be started on medication without this 12-week lifestyle trial period, generally because the cholesterol and blood pressure levels are already dangerously high, they are at risk for a heartattack, or already have heart disease. |
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