High Cholesterol and Heart Attack
The link between high cholesterol levels and heart attack is strong. These levels are measured by LDL and HDL. Incorrect levels of too much LDL or too little HDL add to the risk for heart failure, stroke, and heart attack. Cholesterol is a plaque that forms in arteries and causes a narrowing of space for blood to flow through. It travels through the body attached to proteins. Diet and family history are important factors that lead to high cholesterol levels, therefore patients should really check constantly his or her overall health habits.
The biggest risk associated with high cholesterol levels is with coronary heart disease which leads to heart attack. As the plaque builds up in the arteries, it can harden and permanently block blood flow which can lead to stroke. As the arteries build up, they can burst and leak blood into the brain. Persons diagnosed with diabetes have an increased risk for medical problems related to cholesterol levels. Those with diabetes have LDL particles that attach to the arteries and attack the walls of the blood vessels. Glucose then sticks to these lipoproteins and causes sugar to remain in the blood longer. Higher levels also lead to high blood pressure. When the heart has to pump harder and faster to pass blood through hardened arteries, blood pressure raises. Some of the medications available at XL pharmacy to balance HCL levels and manage heart failure include: Atorvastatin, Carvedilol,
Lanoxin, and Lipitor.
Along with family medical history and diet, weight is a common cause leading to the development of high cholesterol. Paying attention to what food is being digested is the first step in prevention. A diet known as the Heart Diet is prescribed to help lower levels and lower the risk for heart attack. This diet consists of higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Fat consumption should be kept low, so balancing fish, animal, and other source of protein is important. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to reduce the risk for heart problems. Limiting foods that are high in cholesterol is necessary, as well as a reduction in salt intake. If a change in diet doesn't cause levels to return to normal status after three months, medicines can be prescribed. Such medications used to lower the levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood are: Zocor, Simvastatin, Lopid, and Gemfibrozil among others.
Statins are the most commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of cholesterol levels and is the most effective. Statins works by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the body. It does not affect the amount of cholesterol that is ingested. Some statin medications also contain additional ingredients that help with blood pressure, or affect the way the body absorbs cholesterol. It could be necessary for additional medicines to be prescribed along with statins to help in the removal of cholesterol. These other medicines can also assist in lowering the level of triglycerides in the blood and raising HDL levels. The American Heart Association has issued guidelines for physicians to aid in prescribing the correct type of medication based on underlying cause and other medical issues, which may include: Atenolol, Coumadin, Enalapril, Isordil, Isosorbide and many more.
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