HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND THE RISK OF HART DISEASE

High Cholesterol and the Risk of Heart Disease

High cholesterol is a leading risk factor for heart disease.
Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States. And if you have high cholesterol, you may have twice the risk of heart disease.* But, you may not know you have high cholesterol.
People who have high cholesterol often have no symptoms.
High cholesterol occurs when you have too much LDL in your blood. LDL is low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol. The higher your LDL, the more chance you have of getting heart disease.
Cholesterol can build up along the walls of your arteries. When too much builds up, it can block the flow of blood. Arteries that supply blood to your heart or to your brain can become blocked. This can cause a heart attack or stroke. That's why managing high cholesterol is important to heart health. Knowing your risk factors is an important first step toward lowering your risk for heart disease.

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