Effects of Imbalanced Blood Lipids

How do imbalanced blood lipid levels affect my health?

Imbalanced levels of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides contribute to coronary heart disease. Plaque, a thick, hard deposit, can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries. This condition is known as atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries." This build-up can block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, or block blood flow to the brain, causing a stroke.

• Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single largest killer in the United States.
• One of every five deaths is the result of CHD.
• About every 30 seconds, someone will suffer a coronary event.
• About every minute, someone will die from a coronary event.

For more information, see the Related Links page to download the brochure entitled "High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need To Know" from the NCEP website.

Why should I be tested if I feel healthy?

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