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What is the percentage of people with above normal blood cholesterol that have heart attacks?
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The answer varies with age, gender and whether you smoke or not. Also, the total level of cholesterol is less important than the ratio between the two types of cholesterol - HDL and LDL. Other risk factors are involved and so there is no simple answer.
If you can get hold of a UK publication called the British National Formulary or BNF, there are some charts in the back of the book which will give you the information you are after. Your family doctor or local pharmacy will have a copy. If you are not in the UK, try your library. They might be able to get you a copy or give you the advice you require form another source.
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Do people die from high chelestrol?
High cholesterol itself does not typically cause immediate death, but it can lead to serious health problems over time, such as heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues, which can be life-threatening if left untreated. It is important to manage high cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medication to reduce the risk of these complications.
What is considered normal cholesterol level?
The optimal cholesterol level for most people will be a number less than one hundred. however it is typically acceptable for people to be up to one hundred and twenty nine.
What is maximum healthy cholesterol level in a typical 19-year old male?
The normal cholesterol level for a 20 year old varies. For some people its a little higher or lower. But the normal is 200. It also depends on gender.
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What are the normal and high cholesterol levels?
AnswerNormal CHOL is 100-200 mg/dLHDL normal is 35 - 60LDL normal is 50 - 130However it must be noted that total cholesterol counts below 180 mg/dl increase the risk for hemorrhagic stroke; below 180 cholesterol levels are inversely associated with risk.Total cholesterol counts above 200 mg/dl may be normal and healthy for some people, as the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol is considered a more important factor in prediction of disease risk. Women tend to benefit more from an increase in HDL rather than lowering of LDL, whereas men tend to benefit from a decrease in LDL when cholesterol abnormalities or heart disease risk factors exist. Further studies are needed regarding cholesterol profile differences between genders to provide more accurate and individualized treatment.
What percentage do normal kidneys function at?
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Is it usual to have heart attacks?
A Heart attack is a dangerous and life-threatening event. It is not "normal" for anyone to have a heart attack because it is a very serious health problem. It is "normal" in the sense that many people die from having heart attacks - it is a common way to die.
Is cholesterol a poison?
No, cholesterol is an essential steroidal alcohol (or sterol) found in the cells of all animals. Cholesterol has acquired a bad medical reputation because of the tendency for it to accumulate on the interior lining of small blood vessels, creating waxy blockages in many people which cause strokes and heart attacks. Cholesterol is manufactured in the body, mainly in the liver. It has been widely accepted that reducing your dietary intake of fats and cholesterol reduces the amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream; but studies have shown that the liver increases its production of cholesterol to keep blood cholesterol levels fairly constant regardless of dietary intake. There is ongoing debate in the medical community on this issue.
What is maitake used for?
Maitake is known as an adaptogen and tonic, and as such it aids healthy people to keep their levels of blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight normal.
Why do sharks harm people?
Most sharks are not intent on harming people. Attacks happen when they are threatened or perhaps extra hungry due to their normal food supply being unavailable.
What is the mental aspect of high blood pressure and cholesterol?
Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high blood cholesterol, can be serious. People with high blood cholesterol have a greater chance of getting heart disease. High blood cholesterol itself does not cause symptoms, so many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high.
Everyone Should Know The Symptoms Of High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol, a fatty substance within the human body, is essential for the body to function properly. The body uses cholesterol to produce various hormones that are essential in the digestion of fat. However, large quantities of cholesterol in the blood can cause the walls of arteries to shrink; which, in turn, hinders the normal flow of blood through the arteries. It is unfortunate that, in most cases, there are no symptoms of high cholesterol. Typically, it cannot be detected until people have a blood test done. In a small number of cases however, some patients do show some symptoms. These symptoms include such things as chest pain, sweating, weakness, palpitations, nausea and pain in the jaw, neck or arms. All of these symptoms are indications that the heart is not getting enough blood. When cholesterol becomes extremely high, it can fully block blood flow to the heart; and the person can have a stroke or a heart attack. Since there are no symptoms in most cases of high cholesterol, the best thing that people can do is to have their doctors check them regularly for the disease. People, who are particularly at high-risk for this disease, are overweight persons, people who have a family history of the disease, and people who have a family history of heart attacks. People who lead sedentary lifestyles, and people who consume a large amount of foods high in saturated fats are also prone to high cholesterol. Studies have shown that age is a factor in high cholesterol, as well. When women go through menopause, their cholesterol levels tend to rise, and their levels have been found to be higher than men of the same age group. Another reason, that cholesterol tends to rise with age, is that as people get older, many of them become more sedentary than they were when they were younger. Although one or two alcoholic beverages can help to lower cholesterol, more than two can raise cholesterol levels. Stress is yet another precipitating factor in high cholesterol, as stress is one of the leading causes of high-blood pressure. Studies show that people under extreme stress have much higher cholesterol levels than individuals who are not under any stress. In conclusion, in many cases, there are no visible signs of high cholesterol. However, people can reduce their chances of getting the disease by eating healthy food, exercising and trying to remain stress-free. If people are overweight, have sedentary lifestyles, drink heavily, are under a lot of stress, or have a family history of high cholesterol and/or heart attacks; they should have their doctors test them regularly for the disease.
