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Is high cholesterol a guarantee of high blood pressure?
Is high cholesterol a guarantee of high blood pressure?
Is high cholesterol a guarantee of high blood pressure?
cholesterol represents the amount of healthy or unhealthy fats in the body. However, it is not always linked with high blood pressure
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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Are high blood pressure and high cholesterol linked?
Yes, they are linked. Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. This results in the heart pumping blood much harder than usual.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
How to reduce the blood cholestrol?
One must drink alcohol in moderation as it is one of the major reasons for unexplained high cholesterol along with unhealthy foods. Also, exercise for 5 days a week so that cholesterol levels are in check.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
Can blood tests detect high blood pressure?
No, blood tests cannot directly tell or detect blood pressure a silent killer which damages the kidney if left unattended.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?
The blockage of vessels around the head and near the neck causes headaches and stiffness. This is because blood vessels are clogged by the cholesterol plaque. If this is left unchecked, the blood vessels can rupture and cause a stroke.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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