High cholesterol is one of the major reasons for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke.<\/p>\n
Usually it doesn’t have any symptoms.<\/p>\n
Understanding the role cholesterol plays, potential risk factors and how to manage it are important aspects of protecting your heart health.<\/p>\n
LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) is considered \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol because it contributes to fat buildup in the arteries, while HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) is considered \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol as it can carry LDL cholesterol away from the arteries to be broken down and passed from the body.<\/p>\n
The LDL cholesterol level is important to monitor and is optimal when it is less than 100 for otherwise healthy people, according to the American Heart Association, which recommends adults age 20 or older should have their cholesterol and other risk factors checked every 4-6 years by their primary care physician with a simple blood test.<\/p>\n
Cholesterol management is not one size fits all, so those who have already experienced a heart attack or stroke, or have family history of high cholesterol, may need to have their cholesterol levels and risk factors checked more often, and may need to make lifestyle changes or take prescribed medication to help manage them.<\/p>\n
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