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High Cholesterol is when there are high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is found in certain foods such as dairy products, eggs and meat and is produced by the liver. The body needs a small amount of cholesterol for it to work properly but when cholesterol levels get to high it can produce problems such as coronary artery disease.
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Heart Disease
Too much cholesterol forms a hard deposit in the arteries which will decrease the amount of blood flow through them. If left untreated it causes atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart disease. When high cholesterol causes this build up it can also prevent enough oxygen carrying blood to flow to the heart and cause angina and a complete blockage can even lead to a heart attack. High cholesterol can also cause a blockage in arteries going to the brain and cause a stroke. High cholesterol is preventable with a good diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. -
Fast Facts
- Also known as hypercholesterolemia
- Related to Hyperlipidemia and Hyperlipoproteinemia
- Causes: Heredity, weight, lack of exercise, diet, age, alcohol use, stress
- No symptoms and usually goes undetected
- Risks not usually immediate
- Damage accumulates over years
- Important to have cholesterol levels checked at least 1 every 5 years
- 1 out of 5 people have high cholesterol
- Causes 20% of all strokes
- LDL: Bad cholesterol
- HDL: Good cholesterol
- Causes 50% of all heart attacks
- Blood levels register at 200mg/dl and above of total cholesterol, 130mg/dl and above of LDL, and less than 40mg/dl of HDL
- Can contribute to heart disease
- Cholesterol management is important
- Prevention: Healthy diet, exercise avoid obesity, quit smoking
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The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have High Cholesterol, please consult your doctor. -
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