Professor Lee Byoung-kwon offers treatments concerning coronary artery disease (i.e. angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, peripheral artery disease, and hypertension. Professor Lee is also active in various external activities as a member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and the Korean Society of Cardiology as well as Director of Planning at the Korean Interventional Medical Devices Society for Stent Research, and Vice President at Platelet-Thrombosis Research Group (P-TRG) of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology.

Main diseases that result from atherosclerosis are cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases like cerebral infarctions and myocardial infarctions. There are arteries of various sizes that help produce good blood flow in our bodies. Atherosclerosis can form in all arteries, whether large or small.

There are three main ways to manage risk factors that cause atherosclerosis.

First, changes of atherosclerosis are increased by the long-term exposure of arteries to damage resulting from aging or advanced age. Individuals with a hereditary background must especially take caution. However, there are limits in preventing atherosclerosis when causes are linked to aging or heretics. Still, it is recommended that individuals eat healthy, exercise, and correct living habits to prevent aging.

Second, bad living habits are a huge risk factor in the cause of atherosclerosis. Overdrinking, smoking, irregular eating habits, lack of exercise, and abdominal obesity are closely linked to atherosclerosis.

Unhealthy hobbies and excess stress can also have an effect on the formation of atherosclerosis.

Therefore, living habits must first be examined in order to prevent atherosclerosis. Drinking moderately, quitting smoking, having small and balanced meals, appropriate exercise, and stress management are all crucial habits to prevent the problem.

One can find out how successful they were in taking care of themselves by attending any alumni gathering in their 40s and 50s. There will be old friends who appear ten years younger than others and those who appear ten years older. This is entirely the result of the differences in living habits.

Third, it is important that diseases that induce atherosclerosis are discovered in their early stages for continuous care. Some main diseases include diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Individuals with a family history of these diseases must get regular checkups as means of taking care of themselves.

For example, failure to take care of oneself under the pretext that a one-time intake of blood pressure medication will lead to a lifetime intake can lead to sudden deaths resulting from atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis can be seen as a stage of aging. Hence, there are limits to preventive measures that can be taken, but the management of risk factors is still incredibly important. Individuals must manage risk factors of atherosclerosis from a young age and get regular checkups. It is crucial that individuals manage their bodies and minds.