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StrokeSense : Are You At Risk?High Triglyceride/Cholesterol Levels
If you have high cholesterol (240 mg/dL or above), it increases your risk for ischemic stroke. High cholesterol also can cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a major cause of stroke and heart attacks. You can cut your risk for stroke by controlling your triglyceride levels (levels of the most common type of fat in the body). Heredity and diet also play large parts in raising your blood cholesterol. High cholesterol can run in families, and a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol can cause high cholesterol. The good news is that you can lower your blood cholesterol and, in turn, slow, stop, or even reverse its damaging effects by adopting a healthy lifestyle. For more information, see Cholesterol Management. Reference
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