Best Doctors for High Cholesterol Treatment in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

High cholesterol is the elevated level of cholesterol present in the blood. This condition is referred to as hyperlipidemia/hypercholestrolemia. While in normal limits, the cholesterol is deemed to be helpful, in excess amounts it forms fatty deposits in blood vessels. It will narrow or block the blood vessels, and may rupture anytime causing blood clots which lead to heart stroke or attack. There are two types of cholesterol substances like low density lipoprotein (LDL)/bad cholesterol causing blockage in arteries and high density lipoprotein(HDL)/good cholesterol which recycles the cholesterol in the body. Triglycerides are also component of cholesterol particles present in the blood which in high limits is dangerous. Routine cholesterol screening is mandatory for patients with higher risk factors like age above 45 years, family history, obesity, underlying diseases like diabetes, hypertension and lupus, certain medications, extreme alcohol consumption and poor life style choices.