Close popup




 

Cholesterol and Your Arteries

Did you know that your (glossary term)arteries play an important role in your overall health? They help deliver nutrients to all the cells in your body. That’s why it’s important to learn about managing cholesterol, low cholesterol diets, and how you can slow the buildup of plaque in your arteries over time, a disease known as (glossary term)atherosclerosis.



Please see full Prescribing Information for CRESTOR
http://switch.atdmt.com/action/nyccre_CRE20070316crestorcomPI_1

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CRESTOR is licensed from SHIONOGI & CO, LTD, Osaka, Japan.



Artery or arteries
Arteries are relatively thick-walled blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. They play a major role in the function of the cardiovascular system.
Atherosclerosis or athero
Atherosclerosis, or “athero,” is the progressive buildup of plaque in the arteries. LDL (bad) cholesterol along with other health factors, such as a family history of early heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, and being overweight, can all play a role in the formation of plaque. This plaque starts building up in our arteries in early adulthood and gets worse over time.