Experts have suggested that cholesterol screening may ideally begin at 20 years of age, due to the increase in the numbers of patients with heart disease.
Cholesterol level is a key indicator of heart-attack risk, which they say, should be rechecked at least once every five years.
Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome, Atherosclerosis are Linked Say Scientists
A new research says Down syndrome and artery-clogging cardiovascular disease appear to share a common disease mechanism with Alzheimer's disease.
A new research says Down syndrome and artery-clogging cardiovascular disease appear to share a common disease mechanism with Alzheimer's disease.
Even young adults and teens can show evidence of atherosclrosis, or hardening of the arteries.
If early screening reveals low levels of good cholesterol (HDL) or moderately high levels of the bad cholesterol (LDL), counseling is provided to help modify lifestyles.
Medication Does Not Appear to Reduce Progression of Atherosclerosis
Compared to placebo, the drug pactimibe did not effect certain measures of atherosclerosis for patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels).
Compared to placebo, the drug pactimibe did not effect certain measures of atherosclerosis for patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels).
"Simple measures that can reduce cholesterol levels include decreasing the amount of saturated fat to less than 7 percent of total calories consumed each day," said Rohatgi.
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High Phosphate Levels Elevate Atherosclerosis Risk in Healthy Adults
Adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are at an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis or 'hardening of the arteries', says a new study.
Adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are at an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis or 'hardening of the arteries', says a new study.
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Study Shows How Aspirin Prevents Atherosclerosis
Aspirin has been shown to prevent atherosclerosis, however, the mechanisms of action have remain a mystery.
Aspirin has been shown to prevent atherosclerosis, however, the mechanisms of action have remain a mystery.
