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Cholesterol's Effect on the Heart

Coronary artery disease, commonly known as heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and was responsible for nearly 500,000 deaths in 2003.

Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger accumulations are called atheromas or plaque and can damage artery walls and block blood flow. Severely restricted blood flow in the heart muscle leads to symptoms such as chest p...

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Expert & Community Posts

So, How Many Pills Do YOU Take?

By HeartHawk , Health Expert

...is generally good for you anyway. Fish Oil (5g EPA/DHA): This is the motherlode of all... Read more »

Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...carried in protein packages called lipoproteins. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) are the bad... Read more »

Does Fish Oil Raise Cholesterol?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...provided 1200 mg the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Three months later her LDL was 118 mg/dl,... Read more »

The PLAC Test

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

We now have a test that can determine hidden risks of heart attack and stroke. It's called the PLAC... Read more »

Does Fish Oil Raise Cholesterol?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...provided 1200 mg the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Three months later her LDL was 118 mg/dl,... Read more »

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Health Guide

High Cholesterol: Highlights

Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »

Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets

...plants (alpha-linolenic acid). Click the icon to see an image of omega-3 fatty acids.Docosahexaenoic (DHA) and Eicosapentaneoic (EPA) Acids. DHA and EPA are found in fish oils, and evidence... Read more »

Heart Disease: An introduction to Coronary Artery Disease

The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a network of arteries to all parts of the... Read more »

Cholesterol and Lipids

...triglycerides.Cholesterol-Carrying Lipoproteins. These are the lipoproteins commonly referred to as cholesterol.Low density lipoproteins (LDL). (Often called the "bad" cholesterol.)High-density... Read more »

Menopause: Complications

After a woman reaches menopause, her average life expectancy is 30 to 40 years. During those years, however, she faces certain health risks due to lower levels of estrogen that cause... Read more »

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