How can I prevent clogged arteries?

Clogged arteries is most often caused by fatty plague buildup in the walls of the arteries, which reduces blood flow to heart muscle cells. You can prevent developing clogged arteries by doing the following:

• Quit smoking

• Eat a healthy diet

• Reduce your LDL (bad) cholesterol

• Reduce high blood pressure

• Lose weight

• Exercise.

If left untreated, clogged arteries will continue to build plaque, increasing the risk of having a heart attack, heart failure, a stroke or painful legs from peripheral artery disease.