The document discusses high cholesterol, including its definition, symptoms, causes, treatment, and importance of nutrition. It defines cholesterol and the two types: LDL (bad) and HDL (good). High cholesterol mainly affects the arteries and can lead to narrowed arteries and reduced blood flow. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like a healthy diet low in saturated fats and exercising, as well as medications. Nutrition is important for managing high cholesterol through foods and supplements that lower cholesterol.
Heart attacks happen because of narrowing and closure of blood vessels that take blood to the heart. Here are some major risk factors for preventing heart disease and strokes every day.
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Heart attacks happen because of narrowing and closure of blood vessels that take blood to the heart. Here are some major risk factors for preventing heart disease and strokes every day.
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2. These build up over time to become scars, called plagues.
3. This stimulates extra cell growth in the lining of the arteries. Plaque can damage and clog the arteries, including the coronary arteries feeding the hearts.
4. This is called atherosclerosis-hardening of the arteries and can result in angina-chest pains
5. There is clearly no sign of high cholesterol; it is more of a “silent” condition that offers no early warning.
6. You are diagnosed of High Cholesterol through a blood test and physical exam.
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