high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol, and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol. Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipes), or chewing tobacco, obesity, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, lack of regular exercise, high-fat diet, ...
A frequently cited April 2010 study in JAMA found that sugar intake was significantly associated with higher levels of triglyceride and LDL cholesterol (aka the "bad" cholesterol) and lower levels of HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol). Not only that, but added sugar can ramp up ...
Two or more signs of metabolic syndrome (such as abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, high triglycerides, and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, considered "good cholesterol") The criteria outlined by the AASLD, AGA, and ADA cover a large propo...
HDL cholesterol: 40 mg/dl or lower in men and 50mg/dl or lower in women. Blood pressure: 130/85 or more. Fasting blood glucose: 100 mg/dl or above. What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a condition that in general, has no symptoms. If a person has risk...
A diabetes doctor explains what diabetes is, and why it's key to know the early signs. The symptoms to watch for, as well as the factors that raise your risk.
Low blood levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol Cigarette smoking Diabetes mellitus (both type 1 and type 2 diabetes) High blood pressure (hypertension) or a family history of hypertension A family history of atherosclerotic disease Chronic renal failure Overweight or obesity Physical inactivity In pe...
Lipoprotein synthesis is summarized in a manner that facilitates a better understanding of the various causes of hyperlipoproteinemia. Emphasis is placed on critical steps of lipoprotein synthesis associated with classic hyperlipoproteinemia syndromes. M
Risk factors of atherosclerosis (Body mass index [BMI], waist circumference, systolic blood pressure [sBP], triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol and HbA1c) were also investigated. Results cIMT was increased (0.52 ± 0.1 vs. 0.47 ± 0.1 mm, P vs. 7.1 ± 2.2 mg/kg/min, P vs. non-...
Here’s a step-by-step overview of the physiological events during a heart attack: Plaque formation and atherosclerosis:The process typically begins with atherosclerosis, where fatty deposits (plaques) accumulate on the inner walls of coronary arteries. These plaques are made up of cholesterol, fatty...
High cholesterol levels. If you have high levels of triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL), it is likely that you have a greater risk for a heart attack. Diabetes, especially if it goes untreated. Family history of heart attack. If someone in your family has a history of hea...