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What Causes High Cholesterol And Blood Pressure Levels In A Heart Patient?
I am 69 yrs.old.5ft 10 in tall weigh 200lbs.with high cholesterol.blood pressure great,non smoker not on any meds no family history of heart disease.great grandfather died in his 70 sof stroke.i exercise 3-5 days a week.tennis,swimming,gym work & cycling.am I a candidate for a statin drug?
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Hi,
If you’re diagnosed with high cholesterol, it means that the level of cholesterol in your blood is higher than what is believed to be healthy. Cholesterol is a type of fatty substance that your body uses to make certain hormones, produce vitamin D, and build healthy cells.
We manufacturer some of it in our bodies and get some of it from the foods we eat. Too much cholesterol in your blood, though, may increase risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke.
The concern is that if your cholesterol is high, the excess oily stuff will stick to the walls of your arteries. Over time, this excess can create a fatty buildup, much like dirt and grime can build up inside a garden hose.
Even if your cholesterol and blood pressure levels are only mildly elevated, when they are both present in your body, they can interact with each other to more quickly damage your blood vessels and your heart.
If not controlled, they eventually set the stage for heart attack and stroke, as well as other problems like kidney malfunction and vision loss. The good news is that both of these risk factors are very manageable. Medications are available that are effective at keeping both high cholesterol and high blood pressure under control.
You can also adopt lifestyle changes that can naturally fortify your heart and blood vessels and help you resist any damaging effects. Try these tips:
Don’t smoke or quit smoking. Stay active — exercise at least 30 minutes a day, and work some resistance training in two times a week. Eat a healthy diet that includes lots of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats like those found in fish and nuts.
Avoid excess cholesterol in food, excess fatty foods, excess sodium, and excess sugar. If your doctor thinks that your cholesterol is too high, yes, you will be put on statins such as Rosuvastatin or Atorvastatin for few months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
If you’re diagnosed with high cholesterol, it means that the level of cholesterol in your blood is higher than what is believed to be healthy. Cholesterol is a type of fatty substance that your body uses to make certain hormones, produce vitamin D, and build healthy cells.
We manufacturer some of it in our bodies and get some of it from the foods we eat. Too much cholesterol in your blood, though, may increase risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke.
The concern is that if your cholesterol is high, the excess oily stuff will stick to the walls of your arteries. Over time, this excess can create a fatty buildup, much like dirt and grime can build up inside a garden hose.
Even if your cholesterol and blood pressure levels are only mildly elevated, when they are both present in your body, they can interact with each other to more quickly damage your blood vessels and your heart.
If not controlled, they eventually set the stage for heart attack and stroke, as well as other problems like kidney malfunction and vision loss. The good news is that both of these risk factors are very manageable. Medications are available that are effective at keeping both high cholesterol and high blood pressure under control.
You can also adopt lifestyle changes that can naturally fortify your heart and blood vessels and help you resist any damaging effects. Try these tips:
Don’t smoke or quit smoking. Stay active — exercise at least 30 minutes a day, and work some resistance training in two times a week. Eat a healthy diet that includes lots of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats like those found in fish and nuts.
Avoid excess cholesterol in food, excess fatty foods, excess sodium, and excess sugar. If your doctor thinks that your cholesterol is too high, yes, you will be put on statins such as Rosuvastatin or Atorvastatin for few months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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