Cholesterol

Advanced Cholesterol Lab Testing and health information

Do you know how much cholesterol you have and how it affects your health?
These 10 blood tests will help you understand and manage your cholesterol levels. 

High cholesterol levels are a key cause of heart disease. It can cause atherosclerosis or the stiffening of arteries due to plaque formation in blood vessels. Coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease can all be caused by elevated cholesterol levels. High cholesterol, if left untreated, may be deadly! The good news is that knowing your numbers and reacting when necessary can help you lower your risk ... See more


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Cholesterol is a wax-like substance in your blood that your body needs to build healthy cells, but it only needs so much. If you have more than you need, whether that's from a genetic predisposition or lifestyle choices, it can build up in your blood vessels. 

That build-up cholesterol looks like fatty deposits in your blood vessels, which restricts blood flow through them. 

You can think of healthy blood vessels like a hose or a straw. Liquid (blood) flows smoothly through it to the final destination. But when fatty deposits build upon the sides of the vessels, it's like you're pinching part of the hose.

That, in turn, raises blood pressure since the body has to work harder to get your blood from here to there, and a diagnosis of high blood pressure may lead to your doctor suggesting you get cholesterol testing. 

High Cholesterol: The Silent Killer 

Sometimes you'll hear cholesterol called a "silent killer" because there's ... See more