How to reverse heart blockages? - #10739

Hello Sudhakar. Most blockages in heart vessels are caused by atherosclerotic plaques. These plaques tend to form when there is high circulating lipids and sugars in the blood which in turn are caused by poor diets and poor lifestyles. Your doctor is right in prescribing Atorvastatin 20mg and exercises. Adopting healthier lifestyles and diets could help in reversing already formed plaques and thus blockages. In addition to these changes, it is also important to manage stress levels. Higher mental stress could also lead to abnormal blood parameters and increase in inflammation in the body. If there is a history of Myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke in the family, undergoing additional blood tests like Serum Homocysteine, complete lipid profile including Lipoprotein a and Apo B, and hs CRP. Your cardiologist might take a call if Aspirin is necessary or not. Kindly consult your cardiologist regularly. Regards.

It means your arteries have some plaque buildup, but blood is still flowing well.

<70% blockage usually doesn’t cause major symptoms or require stenting/surgery.

Atorva 20 mg Don’t stop without consulting your cardiologist

Eat more: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, oats

Healthy fats: Olive oil, flaxseeds, walnuts, fatty fish (like salmon)

Avoid: Red meat, fried foods, sugar, white bread, ghee, butter, processed snacks

Tip: Replace roti with millet/oats, and oil with cold-pressed olive or mustard oil

Brisk walking, yoga, cycling, or swimming Start slowly and build up

Blood Pressure: Keep <130/80 mmHg

Sugar/Diabetes: Target HbA1c <6.5% if diabetic

No smoking or secondhand smoke

Manage stress: Meditation, breathing exercises help reduce cortisol & BP

Repeat Tests: Lipid profile every 3–6 months

TMT / ECHO / CT Angio as your doctor advises

Keep regular checkups — heart disease is a marathon, not a sprint.

At 20–40% blockage, surgery isn’t needed, and many people manage this well with lifestyle changes and medication. Continue taking Atorva 20 as prescribed, follow a heart-healthy diet (low fat, low sugar, more fruits/vegetables), do regular brisk walking or mild exercise, and avoid stress. With time, these steps can stabilize or slightly reduce plaque buildup — keep regular follow-ups with your cardiologist to monitor progress.