What
Happens to you With High Cholesterol?
When cholesterol
levels are too high, it can build up in your blood
vessels in the form of plaque.Either high LDL cholesterol
or low HDL cholesterol may lead to the buildup of
cholesterol (plaque) in artery walls. This buildup,
called atherosclerosis, hardens and narrows arteries
and reduces blood flow to body tissues, including
the heart muscle. Atherosclerosis can lead to or Plaque
buildup can lead to :
- Coronary
artery disease (CAD), which can cause chest pain,
heart attack, heart failure, or irregular heartbeat
- Stroke
or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Atherosclerosis,
when it affects arteries that supply blood to the
brain, may lead to a stroke or TIA.
- Peripheral
arterial disease, which is caused by atherosclerosis
in blood vessels that supply blood to the legs,
arms, and other parts of the body. Reduced blood
flow to the legs may cause pain or cramps in the
calf, thigh, or rear end (buttock)
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