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[Prevention and treatment of unstable atherosclerotic lesions in atherosclerosis]
1II. interná klinika LF UK, Bratislava.
Insights
Comprehensive prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis requires angioprotective, antilipidemic, antithrombotic, and endotheloprotective strategies. An individualized approach based on regular angiological examinations is crucial for managing atherosclerotic lesions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Vascular Biology
- Preventive Cardiology
Context:
- Atherosclerosis and its sequelae pose significant health risks.
- Current management strategies require a multifaceted approach.
Purpose:
- To outline comprehensive angioprotective strategies for atherosclerosis.
- To emphasize the importance of individualized and regular patient assessment.
Summary:
- Effective management of atherosclerosis necessitates angioprotective (antiatherogenic), antilipidemic (antihyperlipidaemic), antithrombotic (antithrombogenic), and endotheloprotective (cytoprotective) interventions.
- A tailored approach, informed by frequent and regular angiological examinations, is essential.
- Prevention and treatment should be integrated, not considered mutually exclusive.
Impact:
- Improved patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease management.
- Enhanced understanding of holistic atherosclerosis treatment.
- Potential for reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Abstract:
Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and unstable atherosclerotic lesions as well as of their sequelae must be comprehensively angioprotective (comprehensively antiatherogenic), above all antilipidogenic (antihyperlipidaemic), antithrombogenic (antithrombotic) and endotheloprotective (cytoprotective). It is important to use an individual approach, differentiated with regard to actual results of basic and functional physical, instrumental and laboratory angiological examination which must be made at frequent, regular intervals. Prevention and treatment must not be alternatives substituting each other.