Wednesday 23/July/2025 – 03:34 AM
A new study revealed that there is a group of side effects that result from high cholesterol levels in the blood, most notably coronary artery disease.
Complications of high cholesterol levels in the body
1. Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease is characterized by the accumulation of plaques within the coronary arteries that surround the surface of the heart, equipped with it with vital nutrients and oxygen.
Low -density fatty protein is defined as harmful cholesterol because it is the main contributor to the formation of plaques.
The arterial plaque is a sticky substance consisting of cholesterol, fatty materials and calcium, which slowly accumulates inside the arteries walls; What leads to hardening and narrowing it over time.
The accumulation of arterial plaques, known as atherosclerosis, affects large and medium -sized arteries throughout the body, including those that feed the heart, brain, arms, legs, kidneys and intestine, and various diseases may appear according to the affected artery.
Coronary artery disease may not cause any symptoms until the heart attack occurs, which is when the plaque opens into the coronary artery; Which leads to the formation of a blood clot that hinders blood flow to the heart.
Symptoms of a heart attack
The distinctive symptoms of a heart attack are angina, and they are modern, severe, severe or burning pain.
It is usually felt in the chest, but it can also be felt mainly or move to the arm, neck, upper back or jaw.
Other possible symptoms include a heart attack:-
Cold sweating
Difficulty breathing
Indigestion
Dizzy
Abnormal fatigue
