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Are high blood pressure and high cholesterol linked?

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Are high blood pressure and high cholesterol linked?

Yes, they are linked. Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. This results in the heart pumping blood much harder than usual.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What do cholesterol levels mean?

Cholesterol levels simply signify that there are lipids circulating in the blood and they are making you susceptible to heart diseases.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Are cholesterol and blood pressure related?

Yes, they are linked. Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. This results in the heart pumping blood much harder than usual.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is high cholesterol a guarantee of high blood pressure?

cholesterol represents the amount of healthy or unhealthy fats in the body. However, it is not always linked with high blood pressure

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How to control my blood pressure and high cholesterol level?

You are recommended to brisk walk daily for atleast 20 mins and consume food which are less in salt and harmful fats.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does LDL cause hypertension and diabetes?

Too much LDL ('bad') cholesterol in your bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls. Once there is too much strain on the heart to pump blood then it leads to the onset of hypertension. Few research suggests that it also affects the pancreas hence it can also lead to diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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