Cholesterol Doctor 11232
Having high cholesterol is not a good thing. It can lead to a number of serious health problems, including heart disease. Taking care to reduce your cholesterol levels will likely require seeing a cholesterol doctor 11232. Living in New York City will give you access to a very good one.
Cholesterol Is Produced in the Body
Your body naturally produces its own cholesterol, which is a fat. This is used to provide a membrane around animal cells instead of a rigid cell wall. Generally, your body will produce all it needs, but consuming some foods such as meats gives you an additional amount. Not eating right can push those cholesterol levels to unsafe levels, leading to accumulation in the veins.
The Problem with Cholesterol
High cholesterol levels only refer to the level of LDL cholesterol, which is a fat obtained from meat. This is considered the bad cholesterol and having too much of it in your bloodstream can lead to some serious health problems.
One of those problems is called atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the arteries. This is caused by cholesterol molecules, (called plaque) which can accumulate on the walls of a blood vessel or artery, along with other materials in the blood, and restricting the flow.
When the restriction becomes great enough, it can cause a stroke, or heart attack. There are no symptoms associated with high cholesterol levels, but having veins partially blocked by cholesterol will produce some symptoms.
Causes of High Cholesterol Levels
The only cholesterol level that is really a concern is that of LDL cholesterol. The other two, called triglycerides and HDL, are really not that important to watch. A good level for LDL cholesterol is to keep it less than 130.
Although one cause of high cholesterol is genetic, the other ones are mostly matters of lifestyle. This includes being overweight, not eating right, being inactive, smoking, and having diabetes. Being older can also lead to higher LDL levels.
Get Tested for Cholesterol Levels
By knowing what your cholesterol levels are, you can take action to help prevent the accumulation of plaque in your veins and arteries. A cholesterol doctor 11232 can evaluate your cholesterol levels and make recommendations as to how to keep those levels under control. Testing is conducted via a blood test.
Regulating Cholesterol Levels
After seeing a doctor in New York City, you will likely be given some medications, if your LDL levels are higher than they should be. You will need a prescription for them, and dietary and lifestyle instructions will also be given to help you reduce LDL to a safer level.
Dr. Abdul Malik is a heart doctor with over 24 years of experience, and has helped train many young doctors. As a cholesterol doctor 11232, he provides cholesterol screening and helps patients to maintain safe cholesterol levels. He has two offices in Brooklyn, one in Kensington and one in the East Flatbush area. Call today for an appointment to start getting better control.
Cholesterol Doctor 11232
446 McDonald Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11218
718.972-4200