Is high cholesterol and heart diseases a myth or truth?

apollo

Home
Lab-Tests specific Q&A
LIPID PROFILE
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular
Is high cholesterol and heart diseases a myth or truth?

Is high cholesterol and heart diseases a myth or truth?

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.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

Share

Related Questions

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 Apr 2023

Share

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 Apr 2023

Share

What are some tips to prevent heart disease?

The easiest pill free ways to cut heart diseases are doing free hand exercises and eating foods that do not add to unhealthy cholesterol in the body such as oats, legumes, nuts etc

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

Share

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 Apr 2023

Share

What level of LDL is dangerous?

A person is considered at high risk for developing heart disease if their total cholesterol level is higher than 240 mg/dL, LDL levels are higher than 160 mg/dL (190 mg/dL is even higher risk), and if the HDL level is below 40 mg/dL

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

Share

LIPID PROFILE

Lipid Panel Test, Complete Lipid Profile, Serum Lipid Profile

Reports: Same Day
10- 12 Hr fasting is required

book a lab test

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs

Access past pharmacy bills for easy reorder.