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Cholesterol Can Trigger Health Problems

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Too many lipids (fats) in the blood, often known as high cholesterol, can cause health problems. Hyperlipidaemia or hypercholesterolemia are alternative names for this condition. The optimum amount of lipids is essential for your body's proper functioning. Too many lipids are problematic since the body cannot utilise them all. Your artery walls begin to harden due to excess lipids. They build plaque with other molecules in your blood. Even if this plaque doesn't create any symptoms for many years, it's still slowly growing inside your arteries, which might lead to severe complications. Therefore, the dangers of high cholesterol cannot be overstated if the condition is left untreated. Subtly, the increased fatty levels in your blood contribute to plaque growth. Therefore, only a blood test can reveal whether or not your cholesterol levels are too high. Cardiovascular disease is more likely in those with high cholesterol levels. Heart disease, stroke, and vascular disease in ...

Facts About Heart Disease That Everyone Should Know!!

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You might already be aware that 1 in 4 deaths is attributable to cardiovascular disease . Likewise, you probably already know that coronary artery disease is the leading cause of heart failure. And it should go without saying that the best thing you can do for your heart is not to smoke, eat right, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight.  Here Are Some Heart Disease Facts That Everyone Ought to Know. Feminine and male forms of heart disease exist. While the incidence of heart disease is about the same in men and women, the symptoms can vary widely. It's familiar for women with heart disease and those who have had a heart attack to report feeling exhausted and short of breath. In addition, women are more likely than males to experience pain and discomfort between their shoulder blades. Men, on the other hand, report feeling the pain more frequently in their arms and neck. Any new or odd symptoms should be checked by a doctor, regardless of whether they match a descr...

All about infective endocarditis?

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Endocarditis, or inflammation of the inner lining of the heart's chambers and valves, is potentially dangerous if not treated.The endocardium refers to this protective layer. Most cases of endocarditis can be traced back to an infection. A heart infection occurs when bacteria, fungus, or other pathogens enter the bloodstream and adhere to the injured heart muscle or other tissue. Artificial heart valves, damaged heart valves, and other cardiac abnormalities increase the risk of endocarditis. If not treated quickly, it can cause significant damage to the heart's valves. Medications and surgery are also options for treating endocarditis. What causes infective endocarditis in humans? Bacteria that enter the circulatory system can cause infection. Many different things can lead to an infection, including not taking care of one's teeth, accidentally injuring yourself while brushing one's teeth or gums, undergoing dental procedures, having an implanted cardiovascular medical ...