Wednesday, June 25, 2008
While high cholesterol (either as a high LDL or “bad” cholesterol; or low HDL or “good” cholesterol) certainly contributes to the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, it is not the only contributor. Each year it seems that I have one or two patients that have &l...
I'm 34, have excellent cholesterol and blood pressure. I've never smoked, done drugs. I exercise 5-6 times a week - both cardio and weights. Eat out a couple of times of month and cook healthy meals. Recently went to the cardiologist because of a tightness in my chest during strenuous cardio and heart palpitations. I underwent a stress-test (I was the only one in the office under 60). The test shows I have a blocked artery. I've scheduled a CT exam. How is this possible??? Could it be something I was born with???