Plaque development in the arteries is a common complication of having high cholesterol, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.
A blood test can help determine if your cholesterol levels are excessively high. If you have a history in your family of high cholesterol, obesity, high blood pressure, or any of the aforementioned conditions, your doctor may also advise you to undergo routine cholesterol testing.
A high cholesterol level is not always accompanied by any symptoms. Plaque in the arteries is formed when there is an elevated level of cholesterol in the blood. According to Healthline, the formation of plaque can result in serious complications. Plaque has the ability to narrow arteries, which results in less blood being able to pass through.
Disease of the coronary arteries (CAD)
One form of cardiac illness is known as coronary artery disease (CAD for short). Plaque buildup leads to a narrowing or hardening of the main arteries that carry blood to the heart, which is what causes this condition.
It's possible that men and women will experience heart disease symptoms differently. Despite this, it is still the leading cause of death in the United States for people of both sexes.
- Angina, chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath, pain in the neck, jaw, upper abdomen, or back are some of the most common symptoms. Other symptoms include indigestion.
The accumulation of plaque in the arteries, which can be brought on by high cholesterol, can cause the body to restrict or eliminate blood flow to an essential region of the brain. This is the reason why strokes occur.
Symptoms of a stroke include a sudden
- loss of balance
- sudden dizziness
- facial asymmetry (drooping eyelids) difficulty moving
- numbness in the face, arms, or legs blurred vision
- a severe headache.
The accumulation of plaque in the arteries that feed blood to the heart might cause those arteries to gradually narrow over time.
Atherosclerosis is a condition that develops gradually over time and is characterized by the absence of any symptoms. At some point in time, a piece of the plaque can get detached. When this occurs, a blood clot forms around the plaque, which has the potential to obstruct the flow of blood to the heart muscle, depriving the muscle of oxygen and nutrients that it needs to function properly.
Ischemia is the medical term for this condition. A heart attack is the term used to describe the process by which a portion of the heart becomes injured or dies due to a lack of oxygen or both.
- Anxiety, dizziness, nausea, indigestion, or fatigue are some of the symptoms that can accompany a heart attack.
- Other symptoms include chest pain, tightness, fullness, pain, or tenderness in the chest or arms.
If treatment is not received within the first few hours after a heart attack, further damage to the heart and even death can result from the condition.
Immediate medical attention is required in the event of a heart attack.
Disease of the peripheral arteries (PAD)
Plaque buildup in the arterial walls is one of the risk factors for peripheral artery disease (PAD), often known as PAD.
This will prevent blood from flowing through the arteries that supply the kidneys, arms, stomach, legs, and feet with oxygen and nutrients.
Scurvy, weariness, pain in the legs during movement or exercise, pain that comes and goes, and discomfort in the legs and feet are all possible early symptoms of PAD.
Even when you are at rest, the symptoms of PAD might become more frequent as the disease advances.
Later symptoms that may develop as a result of decreased blood flow include the following:
- skin that is white or shiny on the legs and feet
- sores that appear on the legs
- feet that do not heal or mend very slowly leg pain that does not disappear when the patient is at rest
- blue toenails...
People who suffer from PAD have an increased likelihood of suffering a heart attack, a stroke, or amputation.
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