Cardiovascular
Atherosclerosis
Fatty plaque quietly narrowing arteries, often years before symptoms.
What is Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis builds up so gradually that most people have no idea it's happening until a scan, a scare, or a cardiac event brings it to light. Plaque forms inside artery walls over decades, stiffening and narrowing vessels wherever it settles — heart, legs, neck, anywhere. Some people notice nothing at all; others get subtle clues like tiring faster on a hill than they used to. It's a whole-body process, not a single-artery problem.
How regenerative medicine supports it
We build a proper picture with lipid panels, inflammatory markers like hs-CRP, and imaging your cardiologist has already ordered, rather than treating on symptoms alone. Therapy is aimed at reducing vascular inflammation and supporting endothelial function, alongside IV approaches some patients find helpful for oxidative stress. Established plaque doesn't dissolve with anything we offer, and statins, blood pressure control, and your cardiologist's monitoring stay central throughout.
Treatments we would consider
Options discussed for this condition
Listed for orientation only. What is actually prescribed depends on your records.
- MSC TherapyMedical team-guided stem cell therapy using mesenchymal cells for joint, immune and whole-body recovery.
- Chelation TherapyEDTA chelation for heavy metal detoxification and vascular wellness.
- Curcumin IV TherapyIntravenous curcumin for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support.
- Vitamin IV TherapyPersonalised nutrient infusions for hydration, energy, immunity and recovery.
If the evidence for treating atherosclerosis this way is thin, we will tell you before you book — and the review is not billed.
Atherosclerosis — Questions Patients Ask
Can this actually shrink the plaque that's already there?
No — established plaque doesn't reverse with any therapy we or anyone else currently offers, and we won't imply otherwise. What we focus on is reducing the inflammation that drives further build-up.
I feel completely fine — why would I even look into this?
That's exactly how atherosclerosis often behaves; it's frequently silent until it isn't. If imaging or bloodwork has flagged it, addressing inflammation and risk factors early tends to matter more than waiting for symptoms.
Does chelation therapy remove the plaque?
It doesn't dissolve plaque directly — its use here relates to reducing certain oxidative contributors, and the evidence for atherosclerosis specifically is mixed. We use it selectively and explain that honestly.
Will this replace my statin?
No. Statins and blood pressure medication remain the backbone of managing atherosclerosis risk, and we'd never suggest stopping them — this sits alongside that treatment, not in place of it.
How do you know if this is helping?
We track lipid and inflammatory markers over months, not weeks, since plaque biology moves slowly. We're upfront that we can't show you the plaque itself shrinking on a scan.
Reviewed by Bangkok Stem Cell Center Medical Team | Last updated: August 2026
