High Cholesterol: Causes and Health Implications

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What does high cholesterol mean?

High cholesterol is when there is too much cholesterol in the blood. The excess amounts can build up on the walls of the blood vessels and form plaques that narrow the arteries. This is known as atherosclerosis.

What does high LDL cholesterol mean?

LDL cholesterol is any cholesterol carried by low-density lipoproteins. If your blood contains too much LDL cholesterol, you may be diagnosed with high cholesterol. Without treatment, high cholesterol may lead to many health issues, including heart attack and stroke. High cholesterol rarely causes symptoms in the beginning.

How common is high cholesterol?

High cholesterol is a pretty common issue in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 94 million U.S. adults ages 20 or older have what could be considered borderline high cholesterol.

What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?

There are no symptoms for high cholesterol. Many factors influence your cholesterol levels. Total cholesterol levels should be lower than 5.5 mmol/L, if you have no other risk factors.

What Is High Cholesterol

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High Cholesterol Information

1. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cholesterol