If something was wrong with your heart, would you know? Unfortunately, not all heart problems come with clearly recognizable symptoms. Though you might think of someone clutching their chest before they drop to the floor—like in a movie—it doesn’t always happen that way. In fact, heart-related symptoms don’t even necessarily manifest in the chest. If
Hyperlipidemia, often referred to as high cholesterol, is a common and potentially serious health condition characterized by elevated levels of lipids (fats) in the blood. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hyperlipidemia, exploring its causes, risk factors, symptoms, complications, and management strategies. Causes and Risk Factors Hyperlipidemia arises when there is
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD), is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. The buildup of plaque occurs over many years. Over time, plaque can harden or rupture (break open). Hardened plaque narrows the coronary arteries and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich
