Is there a drug that dissolves plaque in arteries?

A new drug designed for tackling cancer and diabetes has been found to melt away fat that clogs up arteries. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen claim that just a single dose of the new drug Trodusquemine can completely reverse the effects of Atherosclerosis.

How do I know if I have plaque build up in my arteries?

The tests may include:

Cholesterol screening.
Chest X-ray.
CT scan.
Ultrasound.
Echocardiogram and/or cardiac stress test.
Electrocardiogram.
MRI or PET scanning.
Angiogram.

Can you feel a clogged artery?

At first, the decreased blood flow may not cause any symptoms. As plaque continues to build up in your coronary arteries, however, you may develop the following coronary artery disease signs and symptoms: Chest pain (angina). You may feel pressure or tightness in your chest, as if someone were standing on your chest.

What is the life expectancy of a person with coronary artery disease?

Multivariable risk assessment can be used to effectively target intervention to those at significant for an initial CHD event and to avoid over-treatment. It is important to appreciate that the average remaining life expectancy after achieving 80 years is about 8 years.

Does coronary artery disease ever go away?

Most forms of heart disease are very treatable today. There is some evidence that normalizing high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol to very low levels will partially reverse plaques in the coronary arteries. They won’t go away completely, but they shrink enough to make a difference.

Can you live a long life with coronary artery disease?

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is treatable, but there is no cure. This means that once diagnosed with CAD, you have to learn to live with it for the rest of your life. By lowering your risk factors and losing your fears, you can live a full life despite CAD.

How many years does high blood pressure take off your life?

If left untreated, a blood pressure of 180/120 or higher results in an 80% chance of death within one year, with an average survival rate of ten months. Prolonged, untreated high blood pressure can also lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, and kidney disease.