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High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells But high levels of cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease With high cholesterol, fats and other substances can build up in blood vessels called arteries This buildup is called plaque As more plaque forms over time, the arteries can become narrowed or clogged That makes
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke But they may lead to side effects in some people Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing high cholesterol with lifestyle changes Typically, you would have your cholesterol checked three to six months after starting the medication High cholesterol is a challenge for some people, but your willingness to learn more and make lifestyle adjustments can go a long way to effectively managing the condition and reducing your risk for heart attack or stroke — Dr
Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic A cholesterol test is an important way to check your health High cholesterol levels often are a key risk factor for a common type of heart disease called coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease can lead to conditions such as heart attack and stroke
Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? - Mayo Clinic A high blood cholesterol level increases your risk of coronary artery disease Lower cholesterol most often is better But rarely, having a very low level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also called the "bad" cholesterol, has been linked to some health problems The same may be true
Immunosuppression: Watching For and Managing Side Effects In some instances, the amount of medication you are taking can affect your risk of having side effects To make sure you get the right amount of medication, your immunosuppressant medication levels and other laboratory values are checked with blood tests For the blood test results to be accurate, you need to take the medications at the right time
Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the heart connection "Because we know that the loss of estrogen, the drop of estrogen can impact some of the specific risk factors for heart health and those are high cholesterol numbers, high blood pressure and things that can impact your future risk," she says Get regular exercise and a eat a healthy diet to help protect your heart
Evenity and chloresterol - Mayo Clinic Connect My cholesterol has always been high so my doctor is working with me to lower it with diet, exercise, fish oil, etc Statins have had unbearable side effects I had a lipid baseline taken in mid-May and started Evenity 2 weeks later