Hyperlipidemia : In Depth - Understanding...
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The cholesterol found in low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) is considered most responsible for the formation of plaque. Plaque formation can lead to heart disease.
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The amount of cholesterol in your blood has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease.
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Scientists have learned that other substances may give you and your doctor new clues about your heart disease risk. And that's good news. Coronary heart disease, in which fatty deposits build up in your arteries, is the nation's top killer.
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Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides.
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High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined.
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High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for the development of coronary heart disease. High cholesterol levels can be lowered by diet and exercise or medicine.
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If an artery narrows too much, you can feel chest pain. A heart attack occurs if an artery closes all the way or narrows so much that a blood clot blocks the blood flow.
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Most Americans survive a first heart attack. By taking action, however, they can significantly reduce their chances for a second heart attack.
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Strokes often result in long-term health problems, and sometimes death. But there are steps you can take to help prevent them.
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If you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to have heart disease than someone without diabetes. You can control your health risks by making some changes in your life.
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High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, but there are other factors your doctor considers when determining how to treat you.
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Managing your cholesterol may seem complicated these days. Trying to remember the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol and maintaining the proper levels of each can seem intimidating.
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A buildup of cholesterol can cause a decrease in blood flow in the same way that buildup inside a pipe limits the flow of water. The buildup in your arteries is especially dangerous if it narrows the path to the heart and brain. To keep cholesterol low, you need to eat a nutritionally appropriate diet and exercise.
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In certain cases, it is possible that you may not need drugs to keep your cholesterol in check.
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