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Does high cholesterol cause heart problems?

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

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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Why is age a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Age is indeed a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.because serum total cholesterol increases as age increases in both men and women.

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Is high cholesterol and heart diseases a myth or truth?

High cholesterol and heart diseases are related and its a truth and not a myth.

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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.

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Do cholesterol medications affect heart disease risk?

Statins not only lower cholesterol but they also help in preventing heart diseases.

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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 Apr 2023

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