text: sclerosis is noted in the walls of the aorta. what does it mean?   hi piglet,!! i'm a man of 58, and i have had artherosclerocis for some time. it's time you saw your gp and talk to him about what you have to do to , first reduce any high cholesterol that you may have, and also ask him/her about products that relax the muscles of the affected arteries and also the heart muscle.you are at risk of heart attack or stroke if you don;t start some life changes, including some drug therapy. don't waste any time, your life could depend on it. once you have got your cholesterol under control, and your doctor has given you some drug therapy to follow, a change to eating healthy food, and a regular cardiovascular workout, usually a good brisk walk for about 20minutes a day will keep you pretty right, and reduce your risks of heart attack or stroke. first see your doctor`. regards and good luck  ps. don't smoke.  pa69oldfart. ( bill)