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a patient who is newly diagnosed with this common issue. Which brings us to the question, what exactly is high cholesterol and what makes it so bad? Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as LDL cholesterol is what many consider to be the “bad cholesterol”. This is due to the fact that LDLs bring fat to the bodies cell. This fat then sits in the cell where it can build up in the vessels and cause cardiovascular events that pose a threat to ones’ health. Whereas their counterpart,…

According to Dr. Kristin Newby of Duke University, smoking can cause breakdown of LDLs in the bloodstream, making them more toxic. (5) Another important factor that contributes to high cholesterol is a diet that is high in saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated fats are found in meats and oils. For those who need to reduce their cholesterol…

Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol even during therapy to lower your cholesterol levels. Xanthomas which are a yellow plaque build up of cholesterol under the skin or on the tendons of the hands, elbows, and Achilles tendons. Xanthelasmas, a yellow plaque build up of cholesterol…

everyone, including younger, middle-aged, and older adults, and people with or without heart disease and/or stroke. Lowering cholesterol is extremely important key to reducing the risk of heart disease. High levels of LDL are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Lower levels of LDL cholesterol mean a lower risk of heart disease. Most doctors suggest cholesterol levels should stay under 200 mg/dl. Lowering cholesterol is recommended to lead a more healthy life and main. Lowering…

dietary portfolio group with 7 clinic visits (Jenkins and others 2011). The result showed a significant LDL-C reduction for both dietary portfolio groups compared with the control group. Moreover, there was no significant difference between two portfolio groups, which demonstrated the effectiveness of the dietary portfolio in real world condition regardless of the intensity. Overall, even though the LDL-C reduction of dietary portfolio with dietary advice was lower than that of the metabolic…

The low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein. Both of these types in a moderate amount is good for the body. Notwithstanding, the important role these lipoproteins play in our body, they can also harm the body. The higher the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood, the greater your chance of getting heart disease. There are many medications on the market that help in reducing lipids and cardiovascular events, however,…

MacGill’s article “Cholesterol: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments”, Cholesterol is found in every cell of the body and it’s an oil-based substance, so it doesn’t mix with blood. The cholesterol is carried by two types of lipoprotein: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)…

density and high-density lipoprotein .Your body needs some Cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substance that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the Cholesterol it needs,however Cholesterol is also found in some of the food you eat. LDL cholesterol sometimes…

older, that took four or more medications daily. They focused on the relationship between patient daily compliance to the medication, blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol. The team conducted the study with three phases. The first phase was the “run in phase” that just observed the patients as they collected mediation lists, blood pressure levels, and LDL-C levels. The patients then began the first phase where they received follow-ups with the pharmacist every two months and blister packs that…

Explain how atherosclerotic plaque is formed. Atherosclerosis is a disease of the large and intermediate sized arteries, where fatty lesions called atheromatous plaques develop on the inside surfaces of arterial walls. It is characterised by endothelial dysfunction, vascular inflammation and an accumulation of lipids, calcium, cholesterol, and cellular debris within the intima wall - making it a multifactorial disease that usually develops many years before manifestation of clinical symptoms.…