1. Atherosclerosis : Treatment  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
To help prevent atherosclerosis or its complications (such as heart disease and stroke), make the following lifestyle changes: Avoid fatty foods. Eat well-balanced meals that are low in fat and cholesterol. Include several daily servings of fruits...• Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

2. Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis : Treatment  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Go to the emergency room as quickly as possible if you believe you have had or may be having a stroke. Stroke is an acute, serious condition that should be treated immediately. The most important factor in effective treatment for stroke is arrivin...• Reviewer: Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy. Previously reviewed by Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (April 2006)