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What blood test shows a clogged artery?
Troponin blood test is accurately used to know about clogged arteries and heart muscle damage
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is sometimes called 'bad cholesterol'. It carries cholesterol that can stick to arteries, collect in the vessel lining forming plaque, and sometimes block blood flow. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is sometimes called 'good cholesterol'
If your cholesterol is sky high then there can be a fatty deposit which can develop in the arteries. Sometimes these fatty deposits can also form clots which can result in stroke and other fatal consequences.
The most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. This includes unhealthy eating habits, such as eating lots of bad fats. One type, saturated fat, is found in some meats, dairy products, chocolate, baked goods, and deep-fried and processed foods
No,one cannot reverse plaque in the arteries. However, one can prevent further plaque deposition by eating a heart healthy diet.
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