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00:15Today, we're breaking down dyslipidemia, also known as high cholesterol.
00:20It's one of the leading silent threats to heart disease.
00:23So what is cholesterol?
00:25Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in the blood.
00:29It is essential for building hormones and building cells.
00:33But too much of it can be bad.
00:35Cholesterol is made in the liver and we also get it from the foods that we eat.
00:40There are two main types.
00:41There's a good cholesterol and there's a bad cholesterol.
00:44The good cholesterol is known as HDL or high-density lipoprotein.
00:48That helps get rid of the bad cholesterol.
00:50The bad cholesterol is known as LDL, low-density lipoprotein.
00:55And that is what clogs the arteries and could lead to heart disease and many other cardiovascular diseases.
01:00So who's at risk for high levels of cholesterol or dyslipidemia?
01:04If you have a family member, mother or father that had high levels of cholesterol or heart disease,
01:09I always say your parents are a nice crystal ball into your future for your health.
01:13Diabetes is also a risk factor.
01:15If it is you live a sedentary lifestyle or very inactive lifestyle, if you are overweight and if you are a smoker.
01:22A diet that's high in saturated fats or deep-fried foods is also a risk factor.
01:27People who are normal weight can also have high levels of cholesterol, especially if they have a family history.
01:33Having high levels of cholesterol, unchecked, can have a negative impact on your life and could lead to complications such as clogged arteries, known as arteriosclerosis.
01:42It can also lead to heart attack, stroke and kidney problems.
01:47High cholesterol on its own may not have any signs or symptoms.
01:51Some people may get yellow deposits under the islands, known as xanthalasmin.
01:55Or they may get fatty deposits on different parts of the body, known as xanthomas.
01:59Other than that, there are usually no symptoms.
02:02Patients may experience chest pain if the arteries to their heart are clogged already with cholesterol.
02:07And by that time, it's a little too late.
02:09The key takeaway is to know your numbers.
02:12Go to your doctor, get a checkup and get a blood test done so you know what your cholesterol levels are.
02:17Especially if you had any of the risk factors that I listed above.
02:21Talk to your doctor and take charge of your health today.
02:24Thank you for listening.
02:25It's Dr. Brown for TV6 House Call.
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