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What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

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What are the main causes of high cholesterol?

The most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. This includes unhealthy eating habits, such as eating lots of bad fats. One type, saturated fat, is found in some meats, dairy products, chocolate, baked goods, and deep-fried and processed foods

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What causes atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Risk factors may include high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical activity, and eating saturated fats.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is bad and good cholesterol?

LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is sometimes called 'bad cholesterol'. It carries cholesterol that can stick to arteries, collect in the vessel lining forming plaque, and sometimes block blood flow. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is sometimes called 'good cholesterol'

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What blood test shows a clogged artery?

Troponin blood test is accurately used to know about clogged arteries and heart muscle damage

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What can happen if your cholesterol is sky high?

If your cholesterol is sky high then there can be a fatty deposit which can develop in the arteries. Sometimes these fatty deposits can also form clots which can result in stroke and other fatal consequences.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why are LDL tests necessary?

This testing helps inform you and your doctor about your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other health conditions.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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