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September is national cholesterol education month

September is national cholesterol education month. What is cholesterol?. It is a major risk factor for heart and cardiovascular disease. Kinds of cholesterol. good cholesterol because it helps remove LDL (low-density lipoprotein) from the blood.

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September is national cholesterol education month

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  1. September is national cholesterol education month

  2. What is cholesterol? • It is a major risk factor for heart and cardiovascular disease.

  3. Kinds of cholesterol

  4. good cholesterol because it helps remove LDL (low-density lipoprotein) from the blood. • actually works to clear cholesterol from the blood. HDL (high-density lipoprotein)

  5. considered harmful because it tends to fall apart and form deposits on the lining of arteries. • main source of artery clogging plaque. • can irritate the arteries, triggering a chain reaction that results in plaque build- up and possibly blocked arteries. LDL (low-density lipoprotein)

  6. Diet • Exercise • Smoking cessation • Medication (if necessary) Factors that can lower your cholesterol

  7. A cholesterol test is a simple blood test that can tell you about your total cholesterol, HDL and LDL levels, important indicators of a patient's risk of heart disease. People aged 20 years and older should have their cholesterol checked at least once every 5 years. Knowing your numbers and the facts on cholesterol can help you prevent cardiovascular disease. Do you know that..

  8. Heart disease and lowering cholesterol

  9. Milk • Eggs • Meat What are the foods rich in cholesterol?

  10. Other Facts.. *Too much cholesterol in your body is a major risk factor for heart disease. * Triglycerides are another fat in our bloodstream. Research is now showing that a high levels of triglycerides is also linked to heart disease.

  11. HOW DOES HIGH CHOLESTEROL CAUSE HEART DISEASE?

  12. Too much cholesterol in the body Build up of cholesterol in the walls of arteries blood flow to the heart muscle is slowed down or blocked ATHEROSCLEROSIS Arteries become narrowed

  13. Heart disease begins when a cholesterol, fatty material, and calcium build up in the arteries, a process known as atherosclerosis

  14. blood carries oxygen to the heart enough blood and oxygen cannot reach your heart CHEST PAIN!!

  15. blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by blockage HEART ATTACK!!

  16. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HIGH CHOLESTEROL??

  17. High cholesterol itself does not cause any symptoms; so many people are unaware that their cholesterol levels are too high. Therefore, it is important to find out what your cholesterol numbers are because lowering cholesterol levels that are too high lessens the risk for developing heart disease and reduces the chance of a heart attack or dying of heart disease, even if you already have it.

  18. WHAT NUMBERS SHOULD I LOOK FOR?

  19. everyone over the age of 20 should get their cholesterol levels measured at least once every 5 years. • The test that is performed is a blood test called a lipoprotein profile that includes: • Total cholesterol level • LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) • HDL (“good” cholesterol) • Triglycerides Recommendation..

  20. Here’s how to interpret your cholesterol numbers:

  21. *HDL (good) cholesterol protects against heart disease, so for HDL, higher numbers are better.

  22. FACTORS THAT AFFECTS CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

  23. Saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol in the food you eat increase cholesterol levels • Reducing the amount of saturated fat and trans fats and cholesterol in your diet helps lower your blood cholesterol level • Increasing the amount of fiber and plant derived sterols can also help lower LDL cholesterol DIET

  24. Being overweight can also increase your cholesterol • Losing weight can help lower your LDL, total cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels, as well as raise you HDL. WEIGHT

  25. Regular exercise can lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol • You should try to be physically active for 30 minutes on most days. EXERCISE

  26. Before menopause, women tend to have lower total cholesterol levels than men of the same age • After menopause, however, women’s HDL levels tend to rise. AGE AND GENDER

  27. Your genes partly determine how much cholesterol your body makes • High blood cholesterol can run in families. HEREDITY

  28. Occasionally a medical condition may cause an elevation of cholesterol levels in the blood • These include hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland), liver disease and kidney disease. MEDICAL CONDITIONS

  29. Some medicines like steroids and progestins may increase the “bad” cholesterol and decrease the “good” cholesterol. MEDICATIONS

  30. TREATMENT • Eat a heart-healthy diet • Exercise regularly • Maintain a healthy weight • Cholesterol-lowering drugs

  31. Risk factors • smoking, • high blood pressure (hypertension), • diabetes, • high cholesterol, • family history of heart disease, • peripheral artery disease, • obesity

  32. if you have 0-1 risk factor for heart disease, you are at low-to-moderate risk. Generally, lifestyle changes are effective in keeping the cholesterol in check. Low to Moderate Risk

  33. If you have 2 or more risk factor for heart disease, you are at moderate risk, depending on what heart disease risk factors you have. Sometimes your doctor will try lifestyle changes, but most people require cholesterol-lowering drugs or drugs to raise HDL plus an appropriate diet and exercise program. Moderate Risk

  34. If you have known heart disease, diabetes, or multiple risk factors, you are at high risk. Most people in this group will require a combination of cholesterol-lowering drugs and lifestyle changes to control their cholesterol levels. High Risk

  35. Control any other risk factors you may have, such as high blood pressure and smoking. • Follow a low saturated fat, low cholesterol eating plan • Maintain a desirable weight • Participate in regular physical activity • Begin medication therapy as directed by your physician PREVENTION

  36. WHAT DRUGS ARE USED TO TREAT HIGH CHOLESTEROL??

  37. Statins • Niacin • Bile-acid derivatives • Selective cholesterol absorption Other information.. * Cholesterol-lowering medicine is most effective when combined with a low-cholesterol diet and exercise program.

  38. What are the side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs?

  39. Muscle aches • Abnormal liver function • Allergic reaction (skin rashes) • Heartburn • Dizziness • Abdominal pain • Constipation • Decreased sexual desire • Memory problems • *If you have muscle aches, call your doctor immediately. This could be a sign of life-threatening condition

  40. ARE THERE FOODS OR OTHER DRUGS I SHOULD AVOID WHILE TAKING Cholesterol -LOWERING DRUGS?

  41. Ask your doctor about the other drugs you are taking, including herbals and vitamins, and their impact on cholesterol-lowering drugs. You should not drink grapefruit juice while taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, as it can interfere with the liver’s ability to metabolize these medications.

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