association of cholesterol to heart attack?

Answer 1

Yes,there are definite evidences of association of cholesterol with heart attack.Cholesterol enhances the procedure of atherosclerosis.In simple words,it makes your blood vessels thick,narrow and inelastic.So they lose their property of carrying adequate amount of blood to heart,to any organ for that sake.Further,as they can't dilate,they can't cope up with the raised demand of heart for blood when heart beats faster as when during exercise and heart suffers.This leads to many structural and functional derangements in heart and finally precipitates heart attack.
It has been shown that saturated fats contain more of such compounds-LDL,VLDL etc.They raise cholesterol and triglycerides and increase incidence of heart attack

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The important factor is to understand your risk factors by identifying your cholesterol levels and how it may affect your overall health and possible risk of a heart attack. It is extremely important to work with your doctor in creating a regimen that encompasses traditional of natural treatments. Research has shown that for every 1% reduction in cholesterol levels, there is a 2% reduction in the rate of heart disease. This should be a strong incentive in controlling your cholesterol levels.

Answer 4

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The plaque caused by cholesterol can form clots that are at best causing quality of life problems and at worst causing death. Check the American Heart Assocaition web site for more info, especially the A-Z.