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Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
What is Hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia, also known as high cholesterol, is a condition where there are unusual amounts of fats or lipids in the blood. Although Hyperlipidemia can be treated with medicine, your doctor may recommend changes in diet and more exercise first.
Here are some foods to avoid if you have high cholesterol:
- Fried/processed foods
- Full-fat dairy
- Bakes goods and sweets
- Salty foods/Salt-based seasonings
What are the side effects of Hyperlipidemia?
If left untreated, plaque will start to collect in your body's blood vessels. This build upcan lead to different complications such as:
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Cardiac Arrest
Schedule a visit with your PCP today to get tested.
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