Circulatory System

Nearly all patients who have diabetes and high blood pressure should take an ACE inhibitor (or ARB) as part of their regimen for treating hypertension.
Drug used for this problem: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors reduce the production of angiotensin, a chemical that causes arteries to narrow.

Aspirin for Reducing the Risk for Blood Clots. Taking a daily aspirin reduces the risk for blood clotting and may help protect against heart attacks. The recommended dose is 75 - 162 mg/day.

Statins are the best cholesterol-lowering drugs. They include: 

• atorvastatin (lipitor) 
• lovastatin (mevacor and generics) 
• pravastatin (pravachol) 
• simvastatin (zocor and generics) 
• fluvastatin (lescol) 
• rosuvastatin (crestor) 

These drugs are very effective for lowering LDL cholesterol levels.

Atherosclerosis (also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD) is a condition in which an artery wall thickens as a result of the accumulation of fatty materials such as cholesterol and triglyceride.

Ways to prevent this disease to attack your body are:

• healthy diet
• stop smoking (if you smoke)
• take regular exercise
• lose weight (if you are overweight or obese)
• moderate your consumption of alcohol