The primary danger of high cholesterol is that it can contribute to
hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) which affects
circulating blood flow and can lead to heart attack and stroke. The
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A simple test that can be used to identify carotid artery disease
is a carotid doppler. This is an ultrasound test that uses no
radiation and allows us to look at the carotid artery noninvasively
to
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A total cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl is considered to
be elevated. However, whether a high cholesterol level needs to be
lowered by treatment depends on an individual’s risk for heart
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Every time we eat a sugar or a simple carbohydrate, the body
produces insulin. For example, if you eat a donut, the body
responds by making more insulin to lower blood sugar. Not only does
insulin
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Peripheral artery disease can be diagnosed right in the physician's
office. This may include a test called an ankle-brachial index. A
physician can also diagnose peripheral artery disease in the
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The first question to ask is “What causes coronary artery disease?”
The list is very long and extensive, but includes inflammation,
high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus,
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There are a number of ways we can treat high blood pressure. All of
these treatments should focus on lifestyle change as well as
possibly medications. From the lifestyle change perspective, we
want
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The first blood lipid test that everyone is most familiar with is
total cholesterol. This tells us the amount of circulating
cholesterol in your blood. This is only the tip of the iceberg when
it
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Steps to prevent a heart attack or stroke if you have diabetes
include limiting all of your risk factors and maintaining an
optimal HgA1C. What that means is lowering your blood sugar. The
way to
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What steps can I take to prevent coronary artery disease?
