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Does high cholesterol cause heart problems?

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Does high cholesterol cause heart problems?

With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Does high cholesterol cause heart problems?

With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What level of LDL is dangerous?

A person is considered at high risk for developing heart disease if their total cholesterol level is higher than 240 mg/dL, LDL levels are higher than 160 mg/dL (190 mg/dL is even higher risk), and if the HDL level is below 40 mg/dL

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why is age a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Age is indeed a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.because serum total cholesterol increases as age increases in both men and women.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the medical tests for a heart attack?

Electrocardiogram, CT of the heart, or chest X ray

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is high cholesterol and heart diseases a myth or truth?

High cholesterol and heart diseases are related and its a truth and not a myth.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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