Mixed Hyperlipidemia : Risk Factors
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Family History of Coronary Heart Disease before age 55
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High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipidemia) refers to the presence of higher than normal amounts of total cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream. Cholesterol is a fatty substance (lipid) that is essential to the body as protection for the walls of the vasculature (veins and arteries) and linings of body organs, a component in the manufacture of hormones, and a factor in the digestion of consumed fats in foods.
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The medical term for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides is lipid disorder. Such a disorder occurs when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides. A lipid disorder increases your risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease.
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This report provides the latest scientific thinking about how to maintain healthy blood lipid levels through diet, exercise, and medication.
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal tissue and is an important component to the human body. It is manufactured in the liver and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream.
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Cholesterol is a waxy substance that travels in your bloodstream. When you have high cholesterol, it builds up in the walls of your blood vessels. This makes the blood vessels narrower and blood flow decrease. Then you could have a heart attack or a stroke.
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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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A Harvard Medical School physician answers your question about the difference between "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol, and whether the good cancels out the bad.
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An unusual condition can cause painful buildup of cholesterol deposits in certain joint tendons. The Achilles tendon is one of the more common areas this can occur.
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The higher your blood cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart attack or stroke. That’s why you need to know your cholesterol level.
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According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.
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Medication can give you the extra help you need to control your cholesterol. If medication is prescribed, be sure to take it exactly as directed.
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The supplement policosanol, whose maker claimed it would lower LDL cholesterol by as much as 25%, was shown in a study to be ineffective.
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Certain plant-derived substances now being added to a variety of foods may help lower one's cholesterol level.
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Statins lower LDL cholesterol by blocking a liver enzyme that helps your body make cholesterol.
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What if you don't do well on statin drugs? The other options available for unhealthy cholesterol levels.
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Studies show that a diet low in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and total fat can lower blood cholesterol levels.
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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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A form of high cholesterol that is inherited, called familial hypercholesterolemia, can cause LDL levels of 200 or higher. Those who have it are at high risk for heart disease.
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Besides the nutritional benefits, eating beans regularly can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of a heart attack.
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I'm 53 and on the fence about taking a medication for cholesterol. My father had three bypass surgeries during his lifetime. My cholesterol is high (256), but my good cholesterol is also high (62). My LDL cholesterol is 161. Should I take a medication?
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I take one simvastatin in the evening for cholesterol. I am having more trouble sleeping than normal. Could I take it in the morning?
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What you eat has a big effect on your body’s cholesterol level. Eating certain foods can raise your cholesterol. Other foods can help you lower it. Watching what you eat can help you get your cholesterol level under control.
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True or false? The surest way to keep your blood cholesterol in check is to avoid foods that are high in cholesterol.
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