The Consequences of Atherosclerosis
The consequences of athero can be severe and far-reaching. Clogged arteries cut off the flow of blood
to the brain and heart and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. While athero is primarily a disease of
medium and large arteries, in other arteries athero can cause other conditions, like peripheral arterial
disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and even erectile dysfunction.
Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke,
Each year about 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease and people will suffer
a stroke
More than 8 million Americans are affected by peripheral arterial disease
For many, athero is a silent disease, with no visible signs or symptoms until it suddenly leads to a heart
attack or stroke
The consequences of athero can be severe and far-reaching. Clogged arteries cut off the flow of blood
to the brain and heart and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. While athero is primarily a disease of
medium and large arteries, in other arteries athero can cause other conditions, like peripheral arterial
disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and even erectile dysfunction.
Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke,
Each year about 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease and people will suffer
a stroke
More than 8 million Americans are affected by peripheral arterial disease
For many, athero is a silent disease, with no visible signs or symptoms until it suddenly leads to a heart
attack or stroke
Cholesterol
Is a fatty substance in your blood, also called a lipid, that is naturally produced by your
body. Whether it comes from the foods you eat or from your body, healthy amounts of
cholesterol in your blood are okay. The problem is that when there’s too much
cholesterol in your blood, it can build up in the walls of your arteries and form plaque.
Is a fatty substance in your blood, also called a lipid, that is naturally produced by your
body. Whether it comes from the foods you eat or from your body, healthy amounts of
cholesterol in your blood are okay. The problem is that when there’s too much
cholesterol in your blood, it can build up in the walls of your arteries and form plaque.
Atherosclerosis
Is the progressive buildup of plaque — fatty deposits and other cells — in the walls of your arteries. Its name comes from the Greek words athero
(meaning gruel or paste) and sclerosis (hardness).
Is the progressive buildup of plaque — fatty deposits and other cells — in the walls of your arteries. Its name comes from the Greek words athero
(meaning gruel or paste) and sclerosis (hardness).
Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In
type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose),
starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 1 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long,
healthy, happy lives.
In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, which is needed to take sugar (glucose) from the blood to the cells.
You can learn more about these conditions and how to prevent them in this section. You will also find helpful information
about insulin, diagnostic tests and tips on what to expect from your health care provider.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In
type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose),
starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 1 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long,
healthy, happy lives.
In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, which is needed to take sugar (glucose) from the blood to the cells.
You can learn more about these conditions and how to prevent them in this section. You will also find helpful information
about insulin, diagnostic tests and tips on what to expect from your health care provider.
- LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) is called “bad” cholesterol because it plays a role in the development of
plaque in your arteries. When there is too much LDL-C circulating in the blood, it can begin to
collect in and on the artery walls, which may lead to atherosclerosis. As a rule, you want to keep
your LDL-C low. - HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) is considered “good” cholesterol because it helps return cholesterol to
the liver, where it can be removed from the body. As a rule, you want your HDL-C high. - Triglycerides are another type of fat in your blood. Increased levels of triglycerides have been linked
to an increased risk for heart disease. As with LDL-C, it's important to keep triglycerides low.
Because plaque tends to build up slowly in the arteries, athero usually has no symptoms until the artery becomes
severely narrowed or completely blocked. There are two types of plaque that can form in the artery walls:
Stable plaque has a thick fibrous cap made of smooth muscle cells. As plaque grows, it can reduce blood flow to
the brain, heart, or other parts of the body
Unstable plaque is much more dangerous because it has a thin cap. As a result, it may rupture, causing an
acute, life-threatening heart attack
Whether the plaque in your arteries grows as stable or unstable, all plaque contains a lipid core — fatty deposits
made of cholesterol and other cells. Learn how cholesterol can fuel the progression of athero.
severely narrowed or completely blocked. There are two types of plaque that can form in the artery walls:
Stable plaque has a thick fibrous cap made of smooth muscle cells. As plaque grows, it can reduce blood flow to
the brain, heart, or other parts of the body
Unstable plaque is much more dangerous because it has a thin cap. As a result, it may rupture, causing an
acute, life-threatening heart attack
Whether the plaque in your arteries grows as stable or unstable, all plaque contains a lipid core — fatty deposits
made of cholesterol and other cells. Learn how cholesterol can fuel the progression of athero.
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Over time, plaque can clog and narrow your arteries, which may slow blood flow and reduce the supply of
oxygen to your vital organs. This process of plaque development is made worse when the lining of your
arteries, known as the endothelium, is damaged by other risk factors like high blood pressure, stress,
cigarette smoking, or diabetes.
Understanding Cholesterol
There are three components that are important to managing your lipid profile: LDL cholesterol, HDL
cholesterol, and triglycerides.
oxygen to your vital organs. This process of plaque development is made worse when the lining of your
arteries, known as the endothelium, is damaged by other risk factors like high blood pressure, stress,
cigarette smoking, or diabetes.
Understanding Cholesterol
There are three components that are important to managing your lipid profile: LDL cholesterol, HDL
cholesterol, and triglycerides.
High Cholesterol and the Risk of Heart Disease
High cholesterol is a leading risk factor for heart disease.
Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States. And if you have
high cholesterol, you may have twice the risk of heart disease. But, you may not know you have high
cholesterol.
People who have high cholesterol often have no symptoms.
High cholesterol occurs when you have too much LDL in your blood. LDL is low-density lipoprotein, or
"bad" cholesterol. The higher your LDL, the more chance you have of getting heart disease.
Cholesterol can build up along the walls of your arteries. When too much builds up, it can block the flow
of blood. Arteries that supply blood to your heart or to your brain can become blocked. This can cause a
heart attack or stroke. That's why managing high cholesterol is important to heart health. Knowing your
risk factors is an important first step toward lowering your risk for heart disease.
High cholesterol is a leading risk factor for heart disease.
Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States. And if you have
high cholesterol, you may have twice the risk of heart disease. But, you may not know you have high
cholesterol.
People who have high cholesterol often have no symptoms.
High cholesterol occurs when you have too much LDL in your blood. LDL is low-density lipoprotein, or
"bad" cholesterol. The higher your LDL, the more chance you have of getting heart disease.
Cholesterol can build up along the walls of your arteries. When too much builds up, it can block the flow
of blood. Arteries that supply blood to your heart or to your brain can become blocked. This can cause a
heart attack or stroke. That's why managing high cholesterol is important to heart health. Knowing your
risk factors is an important first step toward lowering your risk for heart disease.
What Is High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a lipid, a type of fat found in the body. Having high "bad" cholesterol means you have too much LDL in your blood. LDL is low-density
lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol.
Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high cholesterol, can be serious. People with high cholesterol are at risk of getting heart disease. This can
lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Only about 20% of cholesterol comes from the foods you eat. The other 80% is made by your body. Things such as age and family health history
affect how much cholesterol your body makes.
Cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. Unfortunately, there are usually no signs that you have high cholesterol. But it can be detected with a
blood test. These tests can also help your doctor predict what your risk for heart disease may be.
Total Cholesterol
Your blood test report will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). The total number comprises:
• LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
• HDL ("good" cholesterol)
• Triglyceride (a type of fat found in your blood) levels
Cholesterol is a lipid, a type of fat found in the body. Having high "bad" cholesterol means you have too much LDL in your blood. LDL is low-density
lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol.
Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high cholesterol, can be serious. People with high cholesterol are at risk of getting heart disease. This can
lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Only about 20% of cholesterol comes from the foods you eat. The other 80% is made by your body. Things such as age and family health history
affect how much cholesterol your body makes.
Cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. Unfortunately, there are usually no signs that you have high cholesterol. But it can be detected with a
blood test. These tests can also help your doctor predict what your risk for heart disease may be.
Total Cholesterol
Your blood test report will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). The total number comprises:
• LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
• HDL ("good" cholesterol)
• Triglyceride (a type of fat found in your blood) levels
The 2 Types of Cholesterol:
LDL and HDL
Bad cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Too much LDL in your blood can clog arteries. This
can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
High levels of HDL can help protect you from a heart
attack or stroke. HDL carries cholesterol from the
body's tissues to the liver. So, low levels of HDL can
increase the risk of heart disease.
LDL and HDL
Bad cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Too much LDL in your blood can clog arteries. This
can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
High levels of HDL can help protect you from a heart
attack or stroke. HDL carries cholesterol from the
body's tissues to the liver. So, low levels of HDL can
increase the risk of heart disease.
Complications
Having type 1 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 1 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness
(retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to cope with them.
Having type 1 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 1 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness
(retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to cope with them.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough
insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you
body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into
cells, it can cause two problems:
Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live
long, healthy, happy lives.
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes
than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian
Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population.
insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you
body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into
cells, it can cause two problems:
Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live
long, healthy, happy lives.
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes
than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian
Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population.
Complications
Having type 2 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 2 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular
disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to
cope with them.
Having type 2 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 2 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular
disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to
cope with them.
Diabetes Learning Center for the Recently
Diagnosed
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Unusual weight loss
- Increased fatigue
- Irritability
- Blurry vision
Total Cholesterol Levels
Less than 200 mg/dL
200-239 mg/dL
240 mg/dL and above
LDL Cholesterol Levels
Less than 100 mg/dL
100-129 mg/dL
130-159 mg/dL
160-189 mg/dL
190 mg/dL and above
HDL Cholesterol Levels
Less than 40 mg/dL
40-59 mg/dL
60 mg/dL
Less than 200 mg/dL
200-239 mg/dL
240 mg/dL and above
LDL Cholesterol Levels
Less than 100 mg/dL
100-129 mg/dL
130-159 mg/dL
160-189 mg/dL
190 mg/dL and above
HDL Cholesterol Levels
Less than 40 mg/dL
40-59 mg/dL
60 mg/dL
What It Means
Desirable
Borderline high risk for heart disease
High risk for heart disease
Optimal
Near optimal
Borderline high risk for heart disease
High risk for heart disease
Very high risk for heart disease
High risk for heart disease
Less risk for heart disease
Desirable
Desirable
Borderline high risk for heart disease
High risk for heart disease
Optimal
Near optimal
Borderline high risk for heart disease
High risk for heart disease
Very high risk for heart disease
High risk for heart disease
Less risk for heart disease
Desirable
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