Hello Dr. I have calcification in my coronary arteries right and left, left circumvex. calcium score is 836, but no plaque build up. Otherthan that I am very healthy male at age 51 and my ECG is normal. I have no other diseases like diabetis nor bad habits like smoking or alcohol. What would be a better treatment to decalcify coronary artereries and any precautions to avoid future risk of plaque build up and coronary artery disease . Thanks,
Hi, Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my ability. There are only three major steps you can take-1) lifestyle changes - talk to a dietitian and have him make out a diet for you, it will usually consist of increased fruit intake and reduced intake of fatty or high cholesterol food. Exercise may also be added to your lifestyle.2)Medication-usually the first Chat Doctor.  Other medication is given to reduce cholesterol levels i.e. statins, beta blockers to reduce contractility of the heart and calcium channel blockers.3)Minor surgeries - for example a bypass, a graft