HC Facts
HC Complications
Prevention Strategies
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Where is cholesterol made in the body?
The liver
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What can high cholesterol lead to?
Chest Pain, Stroke, Heart Attack
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How often should you get your cholesterol checked?
Every 1-2 years.
(NHLBI* recommends every 2 years for men ages 45-65 year old and women aged 55-64 year old. People over 65 years old should screen for cholesterol annually.)
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What are some risk factors for High Cholesterol?
Smoking, Obesity, Large Waist circumference, Lack of exercise, Poor diet, Diabetes
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What is a stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to your brain is blocked/there is bleeding into your brain
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What can you do to prevent HC? (Part 1)
- Quit Smoking
- Exercise
- Drink alcohol
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What is atherosclerosis?
the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery
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Signs and Symptoms of a stroke
- facial drooping
- arm/leg weakness
- speech slurring
- blurring/loss of vision
- severe headache
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What can you do to prevent HC? (Part 2)
- Manage stress
- If overweight, lose 5-10 pounds
- Dietary changes
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What percentage of New York adults have been diagnosed with High Cholesterol?
32.6% of NY adults
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What is a heart attack?
A heart attack happens when an artery that supplies oxygen to your heart becomes blocked
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What kind of diet should you eat to avoid high cholesterol?
Diet should consist of: plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grains, avoid saturated/trans fats..
(Smaller amounts of eggs and lean poultry can also be included in a heart-healthy eating pattern)
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What are the names of the "good" and "bad" types of cholesterol?
HDL & LDL
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Signs and symptoms of a heart attack
1. Important warning sign! = chest pain episodes when you are physically active and relieved by rest
2. Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, or squeezing pain in the center of the chest
3. Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, jaw or arms
4. Light-headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath
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What is an ideal cholesterol level?
