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What are the risks of high LDL cholesterol?

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What are the risks of high LDL cholesterol?

The major risk of LDL cholesterol is that it aids in the built up of plaque which in turn poses a risk of heart diseases and strokes.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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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

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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

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What are the risks of high LDL cholesterol?

The major risk of LDL cholesterol is that it aids in the built up of plaque which in turn poses a risk of heart diseases and strokes.

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How does high cholesterol affect the function of the heart?

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. Sometimes, those deposits can break suddenly and form a clot that causes a heart attack or stroke

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Can a 29-year-old worry about blood levels and cholesterol?

Yes, if your lipid profile is not normal then he/she might have to take medicines to prevent heart diseases.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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