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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

Can My HDL Be Too High?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

Lisa Nelson #7: Are you concerned by unusually high HDL levels, such as greater than 100 mg/dl? ... Read more »

It’s not the LDL cholesterol, stupid!

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

The recent fuss with the Enhance Study that failed to demonstrate a difference in carotid plaque... Read more »

What is a “good” cholesterol level?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Warren, a 56-year old accounting manager at a manufacturing plant, recently came to my office and... Read more »

Omega-3 fatty acids: How much is enough?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

So you take a few fish oil capsules every day. You try to eat fish once or twice a week. But is... Read more »

Dated Teachings and Current Treatments

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

A few days ago I was browsing through an old physiology textbook, the one I used when I was in... Read more »

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Health Guide

Cholesterol and Lipids

Lipids are the building blocks of the fatsand fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in animals, are composed mainly of... Read more »

Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors

Over 13 million Americans have had angina, a heart attack, or both. Each year, an estimated 1.2 million people will experience a serious heart event. About 25% of all Americans have one... Read more »

High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing

A blood test for cholesterol should include the entire lipoprotein profile: LDL, total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides. It is very difficult to measure LDL levels by themselves, but LDL... Read more »

Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs

In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be... Read more »

Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke

New or recurrent strokes affect about 700,000 Americans every year. Although incidence of stroke has increased, more people are surviving stroke, and the death rate is declining. While... Read more »

Images

Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

Find out how cholesterol is produced.... Read more »

Medications

Lipitor Oral Uses and How to Use

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL,... Read more »

Tricor Oral Uses and How to Use

Fenofibrate is used along with diet and exercise to help control levels of blood fats. It can help... Read more »

Vytorin 10-80 Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is a combination of two drugs, ezetimibe and simvastatin. It is used along with a... Read more »

Caduet Oral Uses and How to Use

This product contains 2 medications, amlodipine and atorvastatin. Amlodipine is a calcium channel... Read more »

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Related News

Good Cholesterol Sometimes Bad

December 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're not one of the 17 percent of Americans who have high cholesterol, you may consider yourself healthy overall. New... Read summary »

Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol

July 14, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read summary »

Ask the Editor: What's so 'good' and 'bad' about cholesterol?

October 03, 2008

Q: Hi, could you tell me the difference between good and bad cholesterol and how triglycerides fit into heart problems? Thanks. ï¿½ Susan,... Read summary »

Soy Nuts and Exercise Help Cut Cholesterol

May 29, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you a post-menopausal woman with high blood pressure? If so, listen up! A recent study reveals substituting soy nuts for... Read summary »

In NFL, Fitness Protects the Heart

June 23, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Despite their massive size, National Football League players have similar cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to other... Read summary »

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