2007-02-28 17:48:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
There are many. Arteriosclersis, also known as hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, myocardio infarction, also known as heart attack, pulmonary embolism from blood clot in the lungs, stroke from blood clot in the brain, and many more.
These are just a few reasons why it is wise to have your cholesterol checked and treated if it is too high. Diet is the best treatment and is effective for many people, but some people do require medication as their body makes too much cholesterol even if they do not eat any.
2007-02-28 18:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by Nana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atherosclerosis-- fatty deposits on the arteries.
high blood pressure
any number of heart conditions such as angina,
stroke
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2007-02-28 17:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by rcsanandreas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋