Cholesterol Control and Stroke
Uploaded on Jun 13, 2007New research shows many people who suffered a stroke had excessively high cholesterol levels.
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Cholesterol and How it affects your risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Published on Dec 25, 2012Prevention is usually better than cure, and this goes for monitoring your cholesterol levels to help reduce your risk of heart attack and Stroke.
The press reports on Cholesterol along with Television adverts have made this more of a talking point over recent years. It has been portrayed, as the silent killer but there is more to Cholesterol than just a number as you have to take into account many other factors.
For me personally, I never thought that cholesterol would be a problem as I felt I was not in a risk group but on a routine medical for scuba instructor training my doctor asked about my genetically high cholesterol problem. This was news to me, I did not realise till I asked them that high cholesterol was a family problem. This is controlled by exercise, better diet, cholesterol reducing drinks and Statins which we will discuss later.
There are two types of Cholesterol, the LDL "bad Cholesterol" and HDL the "good Cholesterol". LDL contributes to cardiovascular disease and HDL help reduces Cholesterol and protects against atherosclerosis. The lower your LDL cholesterol, the lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
LDL Cholesterol Levels of less than 100 mg/dl are Ideal level; 100 to 129 mg/dl are near or above ideal; 130 to 159 mg/dl are classified ad boarder line high level and 160 to 189 mg/dl a high level. If you have levels above 190 mg/dl this is very high and prompt action is required to reduce to a more acceptable level.
70-80 percent of Cholesterol produced in body and rest from dietary sources and is a type of fat. Cholesterol levels should be checked and monitored if at risk and routine checks from time to time can identify a potential problem early.
The test is a simple blood test and you can buy kits from chemists for under £20, or more accurate tests for about £100. You can usually get tested for free at your Doctors or health clinic and many chemists also offer tests, sometimes free or at a low price of £5-15.
The level should be less than 5.0 and as a guide the following shows higher levels:
* Very high if over 7.8 mmol/, High 6.5 to 7.8 mmol/l,
* Mildly high 5-6.40 mmol/l
If levels are high then this alone is not a major problem as there are other factors that need to be considered like, age, sex, size, parents levels, smoking, exercise to list a few. If you have a higher reading get advice and maybe look at lifestyle, exercise and diet. The use of foods like Benacol have excellent real success on reducing Cholesterol levels.
Triglyceride levels are also connected and as we get this involved we are starting to need to ask for advice from a Doctor. Not many home test kits show this but it is a good indication on the level of the problem.
Triglyceride is a form of fat in the blood and if you have high triglycerides your total cholesterol level are usually high, including high LDL (bad) cholesterol and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Your triglyceride levels are defined as:
* Normal: less than 150 mg/dL;
* Borderline-High: 150--199 mg/dL;
* High: 200--499 mg/dL;
* Very High: 500 mg/dL
Blood pressure is also an area of concern if Cholesterol levels are high. Blood pressure should be under 140/90 ideally but again this is not an exact science either.
Finally there is a lot of talk on whether Statins are a good idea. They certainly work, but they do have some side effects and are not a replacement for good diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. Consult your doctor who will advise on whether Statins or similar tablets are to be advised.
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Cholesterol Concerns, Stroke, and Heart Attack Webinar
Uploaded on Oct 21, 2011www.DanHammerHealth.com This is a recording of a live webinar entitled "Cholesterol Concerns, Stroke, and Heart Attack Prevention!" As you watch this webinar it will become clear to you that there is one organ of the body that is impacted by each of these health risks. Learning how to properly nourish this organ so that it can properly preform its function can have a tremendous impact on helping to prevent each of these health concerns.
Many people assume I'll be talking about the heart. While your heart is important, there is another organ that is critical to your cardiovascular health. Yet most people have never ever heard of it even though the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to three American researchers who discovered how this organ produces the master signaling molecule of your entire cardiovascular system. A signaling molecule that has been called "The Miracle Molecule" or your body's "Natural Cardiovascular Wonder Drug!"
Learn how it can help you better control your cholesterol levels while having a major impact on reducing your risk for strokes and heart attacks.
If you have any questions or concerns, then please contact me at 1-800-966-3012 or email me at dan@agingnomore.com.
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How Bad Can One Hamburger Possibly Be?
Uploaded on Mar 29, 2007Hamburgers can do a real number on your arteries and your heart. If you eat one hamburger you are a heart or a stroke attack train wreck ready to happen, heres why.........
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How to Naturally Lower your LDL Cholesterol
Published on Mar 27, 2014Made Easy to Understand!
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1. Eat healthier
2. Increase your physical activity
3. Lose weight
4. Quit smoking
5. Drink alcohol in moderation.
6. Pharmaceutical options
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Cholesterol and Risk Factor Primer:
How to Avoid Heart Disease and Stroke
Uploaded on Nov 2, 2010
Duke Heart Center's Dr. Mark Leithe discusses heart disease risk factors and ways to avoid bypass surgery, heart attacks, and stroke.
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Stroke and Cholesterol
Uploaded on Aug 14, 2007Chicago-style hot dog just found out his cholesterol is a risk factor for strokes! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important in preventing high cholesterol and stroke, but you may beed to ask your doctor about statins, a drug that can help lower cholesterol. Visit National Stroke Association www.stroke.org for more info!
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Controlling Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Adds Up to Prevent Stroke
Uploaded on Jun 11, 2009Press Briefing: Pierre Amarenco, MD discusses his research on preventing future strokes by managing cholesterol and high blood pressure after a stroke, at the American Academy of Neurologys 61st Annual Meeting.
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5 Things to Know About Cholesterol - The Nebraska Medical Center
Uploaded on Feb 2, 2011Do you know your cholesterol number? What about the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol? Nebraska Medical Center cardiologist/lipidologist Dr. Scott Shurmur explains what all of us should know about diet, exercise and the risk of heart attack and stroke that can come with high blood cholesterol. To learn more about the cardiology program at The Nebraska Medical Center, visit http://www.nebraskamed.com or call 1-800-922-0000
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