High Cholestral

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High Cholesterol? High cholestral is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

Although the human body needs cholesterol to function properly, too much cholesterol can cause health problems. The effects of high cholesterol are due to a condition called atherosclerosis, which can cause coronary heart disease, angina, and strokes. It is not exactly clear how a person gets high cholesterol, but risk factors include diet, weight, and heredity. If lifestyle changes alone are not enough to reduce high cholesterol levels, medication may be necessary.

(Click High Cholesterol for the full eMedTV article. This article takes a detailed look at what happens when a person's cholesterol is too high and how a healthcare provider will determine cholesterol levels. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)