High cholesterol is a common health problem that occurs when there is too much cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is produced by the liver and found in certain foods.
types of cholesterol
There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is often referred to as “bad” cholesterol because it can contribute to the build-up of plaque in the arteries, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is often referred to as “good” cholesterol because it helps to remove excess cholesterol from the body.
Risk Factors For cholesterol in the blood
Eating a diet that is high in cholesterol can increase the levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of the cholesterol content of the foods you eat and to choose foods that are lower in cholesterol whenever possible.
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Office Duluth
Office Dacula
Office Grayson
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1120 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Suite 208 & 209 Suwanee, Georgia
Phone : 7706379247
Fax : 7702908084
Causes of high Cholesterol
There are several types of foods that are high in cholesterol and should be limited in a healthy diet. These include:
- Animal products: Foods that are high in cholesterol include eggs, liver, and other organ meats, as well as high-fat meats such as beef, pork, and lamb. These foods are high in saturated fat, which can increase LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Dairy products: Full-fat dairy products such as whole milk, cheese, and ice cream are also high in cholesterol and should be limited. Choose low-fat or non-fat dairy options whenever possible.
- Fried foods: Foods that are fried in oil or butter, such as fried chicken and French fries, are high in cholesterol and should be eaten sparingly.
- Baked goods: Many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, and pastries, are made with butter and other high-fat ingredients, which can contribute to high cholesterol levels.
- Processed meats: Processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, and deli meats, are often high in cholesterol and should be limited in the diet.
Conclusion
In conclusion, high cholesterol is a common health problem that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. To help lower cholesterol levels, it is important to choose foods that are low in cholesterol and to avoid foods that are high in cholesterol, such as animal products, dairy products, fried foods, baked goods, and processed meats. In addition to diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and limiting added sugars can also help to lower cholesterol levels.
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Invasive therapies may also be used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm, such as electrical cardioversion which sends electrical impulses through your chest wall and allows normal heart rhythm to restart, or catheter ablation which disconnects the pathway of the abnormal rhythm. If your doctor determines that electrical devices are the best course of action, you may be given a permanent pacemaker, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or biventricular (B-V) pacemakers and defibrillators.
How CVG Can Help
CVG offers a variety of services that can check and treat causes of fainting. At CVG, we perform stress tests that will observe blood flow and test for Atrial Fibrillation. There are three types of stress tests that we perform:
A treadmill test is a test in which you will walk on a treadmill that gets faster and steeper every 3 minutes. This will stress your heart so that our nurse or doctor can determine your EKG and blood pressure.
An echo test is performed before and after your treadmill test to determine how well your heart pumps blood.
A nuclear stress test is a treadmill test that is prefaced by an injection of medicine that shows the flow of blood to your heart.
We also offer cardiac catheterization, in which a catheter is inserted into the heart in order to take pictures and conduct tests. This procedure allows doctors to gain more information about your condition and suggest treatment options if the fainting episode is due to heart conditions.
If these tests determine a problem, we offer treatment solutions to fix several conditions. Learn more about our services here, or schedule an appointment to talk to our doctors.
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