High Cholesterol
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High cholesterol means elevated levels of lipids (fats) in your blood, particularly LDL (bad) cholesterol. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis over time. There are often no symptoms, so it’s important to monitor your cholesterol through routine blood work.
- Often asymptomatic
- In severe cases: chest pain, heart disease
- Lifestyle changes: Diet, exercise, weight management
- Statins: Lower LDL levels and reduce heart risk
- Other medications: Ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors
- Diet high in saturated/trans fats
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Genetics or underlying conditions (e.g., diabetes)
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Symptoms
- Often asymptomatic
- In severe cases: chest pain, heart disease
Causes
- Diet high in saturated/trans fats
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Genetics or underlying conditions (e.g., diabetes)
Treatments
- Lifestyle changes: Diet, exercise, weight management
- Statins: Lower LDL levels and reduce heart risk
- Other medications: Ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors
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