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The difference between good
and bad cholesterol and triglycerides
Two
lipoproteins you may have heard of are HDL and LDL.
“Good”
cholesterol – (HDL) cholesterol
HDL cholesterol or High-density lipoprotein is known as “good cholesterol”
because this helps to remove cholesterol from the blood. Risk of coronary
heart disease can be reduced by High levels of HDL in your blood. A low
level can increase your risk
“Bad” cholesterol – (LDL) cholesterol
LDL cholesterol or Low-density lipoprotein is called as “bad cholesterol”.
Heart disease can be caused when excess LDL builds up in your arteries.
The higher the level of LDL, the higher your risk for heart disease.
Triglycerides
Another type of fat carried in your blood is Triglycerides. Risk of heart
disease can be increased if there is a high triglyceride level. Most of
the body’s fat tissue that comes from the fat in foods is in the form
of triglycerides which are stored for energy.
What
should you watch for while taking Lipitor?
It is recommended to visit to your doctor or health care professional for
regular checks on your progress. You will need to have regular tests to
make sure your liver is working properly.
If you get any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially
if you also have a fever and tiredness then consult with your doctor immediately.
To lower the cholesterol Lipitor is used, it is only a part of total cholesterol-lowering
program. To reduce your risk of getting heart and blood vessel disease,
your doctor or dietician can suggest you a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet.
Keep a proper exercise schedule, avoid alcohol and smoking.
Tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking Lipitor,
if you are going to have surgery.
Lipitor is used to lower cholesterol
and triglyceride levels in your blood; this medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitor (also known as a "statin"). It can also be used in other
circumstances for treatment like to reduce your risk of heart attack, blood
vessel blockage, or chest pain, as if determined by your doctor. |
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