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What type of cholesterol that may put patients at risk of heart disease?
Low-density lipoprotein
How cholesterol affects the heart?
Ans: Cholesterol is made by the liver to promote cellular health, it can be of various sizes, the small ones can get stuck in the walls of blood veins thereby in conjunction with a pathogen create an inflamation...after which can scab so to speak. If the scab breaks away it can block blood flow in the heart...causing lack of oxygen to heart muscle cells and subsequent heart attack.....also can cause stroke too. If I am not mistaken cholesterol is not water soluble and needs a protein(LDL) to carry it in the blood....and a protein(HDL) to carry it back to the liver for recycling. Much of the brain mass is white matter(cholesterol). There is a significant difference between dietary and serum cholesterol. eg. eggs are downplayed(now) as an influence in serum problems.
How can chances of a heart attack be lowered?
The risks of developing an heart attack are:1. Obesity2. High cholesterol diet3. Age and sex (males are more susceptible)4. Smoking5. Congenital (family history)Therefore, if you keep a healthy diet, do some exercise, stop smoking, and keep your weight normal, you can counteract the family history.
What does it mean when you have had a massive heart attack and your heart is dead?
I means that you are posting this question from the Heaven. Hugs on the female angels. (I assume that your are kidding, if not, excuse-me).But, how can your heart is dead? Obviously this is a matter for a cardiologist. Well, you have to perform a lot of tests from now on, to determine your cholesterol and triglycerides' levels. But, it means that the muscles of your heart would have its strength decreased, and only the time can tell how long do you have to wait to completely recover its power. It's possible that you will have to receive a Coronary artery bypass surgery, and take Lipitor to keep your cholesterol levels at low numbers. If you are a smoker, you have necessarily to quit it.
How low-grade inflammation is involved in the development of heart disease?
A risk factor for CVD that may be more important than high blood cholesterol idition called low-grade inflammation. This condition weakens the plaques in the blood vessels, making I tmore fragile. As the plaques become more fragile it is more likely to burst and break away from the side of our arteries. It may then form a blood clot and close off a vessel going to the heart or brain causing a heart attack or stroke. The marker in our bodies that indicates the degree of inflammation is C - reactive protein.
How cardiovascular malfunctions may affect routine measurements and observations?
Cholesterol level:When your cholesterol level is high there is the risk of having a heart attack as cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver and the extra cholesterol sticks on the inner walls of artery which blocks the oxygenated blood to pass through.Blood pressure and Heart rate:A person with heart attack would have a low blood pressure because the heart muscle cannot pump blood effectively. The heart rate of the person with heart attack will also fall down as there is no oxygenated blood.Temperature:The temperature increases during a heart attack which causes the body to sweat, also causing shaking and fever which are often the symptoms of a heart attack.Pulse rate:During a heart attack your pulse rate increases because the heart is under stress and it is working too hard to pump the blood around the body and it often makes you feel dizzy and can make you faint.
Does low cholesterol diets help your heart?
A low cholesterol diet does help your heart. Having low cholesterol can help keep you safe from getting a heart disease. It has been shown to reduce your risk.
What would cholestero lead to?
Low cholesterol spreads, yogurts and drinks may not cut heart attack and stroke risk.
A high risk of heart attack correlates with high blood levels of what?
A high risk of heart attack correlates with high blood levels of low-density lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are responsible for transporting triacylglycerol's and cholesterol in the blood among all the tissues in the body.
Why should you go on a low cholesterol diet plan?
You should go on a low cholesterol diet plan because it is healthy for you. It will help keep your cholesterol number low and it is good for your heart.
What high blood levels correlates with a risk of a heart attack?
A high risk of heart attack correlates with high blood levels of low-density lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are responsible for transporting triacylglycerol's and cholesterol in the blood among all the tissues in the body.
What are the risk factors for a hear attack?
Some risk factors for a heart attack include family history of heart disease, Post-menopausal, smoking, High LDL, or "bad" cholesterol and low HDL, or "good" cholesterol.or high blood pressure.
What does cholesterol do?
Cholesterol can be both good and bad.It depends on which type of cholesterol is high or low. Low-density lipoprotein (or LDL) very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) high-density lipoproteins (HDL). It makes steroids.
Where can I find a low cholesterol menu?
On hearthealthyonline.com there are many healthy recipes that are low in fat and low cholesterol that are good for your heart and are delicious. There are desserts, sides, and entrees. Of course, there are many other sites that have low cholesterol recipes and meals, but this is one of the best.
If a person has already had a heart attack, are they at an increased risk to have another?
Not necessarily. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle after a heart attack. To prevent another heart attack keep your blood pressure low, exercise, do not smoke, eat healthy foods, & get plenty of exercise.
Who are authors of low cholesterol cookbooks?
One of the latest low cholesterol cookbooks is the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 4th edition - Publication Date: April 6, 2010(no author cited). Another somewhat recent low cholesterol cookbook is the Everything Low-Cholesterol Cookbook by Linda Larsen - Publication Date: January 1, 2008.
Why are doctors concerned if a patient has high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is one of those health issues that thousands of people worry about. High cholesterol means that a higher risk of heart attack is possible. It also means that the way a person eats may not be correct. Many doctors have made 200 the number to look out for when it comes to cholesterol. Anything above that is harmful and dangerous. However, this number is not always right because every person's body is different. Those who have suffered heart attacks have had cholesterol levels below and above 200 which makes it hard to determine what a good cut-off number is.Cholesterol is measured in two ways: HDL and LDL. A high LDL can lead to heart attack because LDL is considered bad cholesterol, but a high HDL is associated with a lower risk because HDL is considered good cholesterol. People measuring their overall cholesterol should not worry so much about the final number but about the individual numbers. However, a high LDL does not mean that a person will develop a heart attack, nor does a low HDL mean that they won't. Again, each person is different and should know if they are healthy. A person's family history can also help determine if they will be at risk in the future for any heart attacks or strokes.Cholesterol levels do not determine if a person will have a heart attack or stroke, but they do play a part. Besides high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, old age, family history and smoking can increase the chance of heart disease. There are many ways to decrease the chance of a heart disease and high cholesterol. A healthy diet and exercise program are the best ways to decrease the chance of disease and illness. It is also recommend that people do not smoke because this can cause serious damage to a person's liver and overall health.Should people be worried about high cholesterol? Yes, and no. It is important to have a health check up every year, especially as people get older because the chance of diseases and illnesses increase. It is good to know the individual HDL and LDL cholesterol levels in the body. The physician should discuss the results with the patient to know if they are at risk of heart disease or not. Many factors determine cholesterol levels, and if lifestyle changes need to be made, then they should be.
