10 Causes of Heart Attacks
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: High Cholesterol Levels
The human body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high cholesterol levels are not good for your health as it increases the risk of heart diseases, including heart attack.
High cholesterol levels will lead to the development of fatty deposits in the blood vessels, otherwise known as atherosclerotic plaques. As mentioned, atherosclerotic plaques over time will make the blood vessels narrower, impairing the normal blood flow and oxygenation of body tissues and organs. In this case, they will impair the normal blood flow and oxygenation of the heart muscle.
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