What is cardiovascular disease?
Cardiovascular diseases include many heart and blood vessel problems. Often cardiovascular problems are due to atherosclerosis, which is when fatty substances build up in blood
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Cardiovascular diseases include many heart and blood vessel problems. Often cardiovascular problems are due to atherosclerosis, which is when fatty substances build up in blood
Hypercholesterolemia (high LDL-cholesterol levels) and hyperlipoproteinemia type III can often go undiagnosed until serious health issues arise. However, if an early diagnosis is made, and
A simple blood test can be taken to check cholesterol levels. This analysis usually gives a measure of the “good” HDL cholesterol, the “bad” LDL
The diagnosis of atherosclerosis is based on a combination of medical history, a physical exam and test results.
The aims of treatments for cardiovascular disease are to relieve symptoms, reduce risk factors and the risk of blood clots, widen (or bypass) clogged arteries
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