Why does it matter if blood cholesterol levels are high?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. Hence, its puts strain in the walls to pump blood through them. As a result, your blood pressure becomes too high. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two of the biggest causes of heart disease

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I completed my medical report two days ago which showed an SGPT value of 104, blood pressure of 140 over 90, and a heart rate of 102. I do not have any symptoms. I would like to know what the possible treatment is and how this condition should be managed.

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Hi doctor, my weight is 107 kg and I am 32 years old. For the last few months, my BP has been higher than normal, around 124/92. Should I start regular medication? My thyroid, sugar, and LFT are normal. Which blood tests are needed?

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