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Is a cholesterol rate of 4.1 bad?
Is a cholesterol rate of 4.1 bad?
Is a cholesterol rate of 4.1 bad?
In adults, total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered healthy. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is borderline high. A reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What are the common risk factors of heart attack?
There are many risk factors for heart disease and strokes. They are high blood pressure, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Can high cholesterol levels cause symptoms?
Yes, high cholesterol levels cause symptoms such as numbness, shortness of breathe, palpitations, extreme fatigue and high blood pressure.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How often should cholesterol levels be checked?
Healthy individuals are recommended to get their cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years. However, people who have heart disease, diabetes, or a family history of high cholesterol, need to get their cholesterol checked more often
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What are the medical tests for a heart attack?
Electrocardiogram, CT of the heart, or chest X ray
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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