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Angina Chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to the heart
Arthritis Pain and swelling of the joints
Arteries Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood
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Cholesterol A fat needed by the body to make hormones and essential cell components. Too much cholesterol in the blood can cause clogging of arteries.
Coronary artery disease When the heart is starved of oxygen and nutrients because of blocked or constricted arteries.
Coronary heart disease See coronary artery disease
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Diabetes A condition in which a person is unable to regulate their blood sugar levels properly.
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Familial hypercholesterolaemia An inherited disorder in which members of a family have very high levels of LDL cholesterol.
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Heart attack Damage or death of some heart muscle due to interruption of its blood supply.
HDL cholesterol High-density lipoprotein cholesterol or 'good' cholesterol. There is evidence that HDL cholesterol actually reduces the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood.
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LDL cholesterol Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or 'bad' cholesterol. LDL cholesterol causes fatty deposits in the inner lining of arteries, which can increase your risk of heart disease.
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Plaque Is a deposit of cholesterol and other materials inside the wall of a blood vessel. It can cause the blood vessel to narrow (atherosclerosis) or rupture, leading to a heart attack or stroke.
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Saturated fat Is usually found in animal products such as whole milk, eggs, and meats, and in some plant foods such as coconut or palm oils or hydrogenated oils. It is the main dietary culprit in raising blood cholesterol.
Stroke Damage or death of some brain tissue due to interruption to its blood supply.
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TC (Total cholesterol) Total cholesterol is mainly made up of LDL cholesterol, with some HDL cholesterol.
Triglycerides Another type of blood fat. High triglyceride levels often mean your HDL (good) cholesterol levels are too low. High triglyceride combined with high LDL (bad) cholesterol can further increase heart disease risk.
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