High cholesterol can cause complications such as stroke, high blood pressure and heart attack. This condition can cause death. Photo/Omega Via.
In all cases, the main cause is that cholesterol High levels cause fatty plaques to build up in arteries throughout the body.
To prevent or manage this condition, consult a doctor. You can also take some simple steps that will help lower your cholesterol and the risk of these related diseases.
The following are complications of high cholesterol, as summarized from various sources, Friday (12/3/2021).
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1. Heart Attack
The main risk of high cholesterol is heart disease, which can lead to death from a heart attack. If cholesterol levels are too high, cholesterol can build up on artery walls. Over time, this buildup leads to hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis.
Symptoms of a heart attack include severe chest pain, chest tightness and heaviness as if being crushed, or chest like being stabbed in the back and radiating to the left arm or left jaw, nausea, vomiting, cold sweats and weakness.
2. Chest Pain or Angina
Chest pain or angina is an early sign of heart disease. This condition is described by chest discomfort, and can be caused by doing several activities, such as lifting things, exercising, and being emotional or angry.
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