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Why total blood cholesterol alone is a poor measurement of heart disease?
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Can vitamin C prevent heart disease?
Some studies have indicated that vitamin C may prevent heart disease by lowering total blood cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and raising HDL, or good cholesterol, levels.
True or false the higher your blood cholesterol the greater your risk for heart disease?
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What disease that people suffer from make it twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack?
the answer is high cholesterol because high cholesterol lowers your blood sugars which your brain and heart need, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke.
What is the main cause for heart disease?
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is caused by two factors: atherosclerosis and coronary thrombosis. Atherosclerosis is narrowing of the arteries (especially the coronary arteries) by the build up of a fatty substance (cholesterol) in the artery wall. This cholesterol comes from the LSD cholesterol caried in the blood. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot. If this happens where the atrery is already narrowed it can block the artery completely, cutting off the supply of oxygen and glucose to the heart muscle. This is a heart attack. Factors which increase the risk of CHD include: * obesity * lack of exercise * smoking pot * poor diet (eg high levels of fat or salt) * excess alcohol consumption *bacon hat wearingSmoking, stress, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and drug use can be contributing factors to heart disease. Some medical conditions like diabetes and obesity can also contribute to heart disease. There are also genetic factors.
What is the relationship between cholesterol and heart disease?
Cholesterol- an organic chemical substance classified as a waxy steroid of fat. It is an essential structural component of mammalian cell membranes and is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. In addition to its importance within cells, cholesterol is an important component in the hormonal systems of the body for the manufacture of bile acids, steroid hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol is the principal sterol synthesized by animals; in vertebrates it is formed predominantly in the liver. Small quantities are synthesized in other cellular organisms (eukaryotes) such as plants and fungi. It is almost completely absent among prokaryotes, i.e. bacteria. Although cholesterol is important and necessary for human health, high levels of cholesterol in the blood have been linked to damage to arteries and cardiovascular disease.[2] Heart Disease- Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of heart disease include diseases of your blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); heart infections; and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects). The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart's muscle, valves or beating rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.
What harm does cholesterol do to the body?
too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart and blood vessel disease.
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.
Why should the measurement of a person's blood cholesterol be performed at least twice with measurements taken at least one week apart?
hy should the measurement of a person's blood cholesterol be performed at least twice with measurements taken at least one week apart
Is heart attack a disease?
No, it's the effect of a disease. ( High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels...etc)
Can vitamin C prevent heart disease?
Some studies have indicated that vitamin C may prevent heart disease by lowering total blood cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and raising HDL, or good cholesterol, levels.
Why doesvGarlic helps to prevent heart disease as it lowers what in our blood?
It is thought that Garlic helps to reduce cholesterol in the blood.
What does HDL Cholesterol mean?
HDL Cholesterol stands for "High-density Lipoproteins", which is the `good' cholesterol. A high level of HDL cholesterol in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
True or false the higher your blood cholesterol the greater your risk for heart disease?
Herpies
Which statement is not true?
The body does not make enough cholesterol.
Why the bread can be advertised as no cholesterol?
High blood cholesterol is one of the four major risk factors for coronary heart disease (cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and sedentary lifestyle are the other three). High blood cholesterol occurs when there is too much cholesterol in your blood. Your cholesterol level is determined partly by your genetic makeup and the saturated fat and cholesterol in the foods you eat. Even if you didn't eat any cholesterol, your body would manufacture enough for its needs.
What is Blood cholesterol and what is the description?
A complex of lipids and proteins in approximately equal amounts that functions as a transporter of cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
What major cause of heart disease in men?
The major cause of heart disease in men is smoking, obesity and high blood cholesterol and pressure.
