Editing Vulnerable plaque (section)

==Prevention==
Patients can lower their risk for vulnerable plaque rupture in the same ways that they can cut their heart attack risk: Optimize [[lipoprotein]] patterns, keep blood glucose levels low normal (see [[HbA1c]]), stay slender, eat a proper diet, quit smoking, and maintain a regular exercise program. Researchers also think that obesity and diabetes may be tied to high levels of [[C-reactive protein]].<ref name="texasheartinstitute.org"/>