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Bookmark or Share- Atherosclerosis and Stroke | American Stroke AssociationOften referred to as hardening of the arteries, atherosclerosis can lead to heart disease and stroke. It’s a slow, complex disease that typically starts in childhood and progresses with age. Atherosclerosis usually affects large and medium-sized arteries. It starts when the inner lining of an artery (the endothelium) is damaged.
- Preventing Stroke | Stroke | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and ...Eating foods low in saturated fats, trans fat, and cholesterol and high in fiber can help prevent high cholesterol. Limiting salt (sodium) in your diet can also lower your blood pressure. High cholesterol and high blood pressure increase your chances of having a stroke.
- High cholesterol - Stroke AssociationIf you have both high cholesterol and high blood pressure, your risk of a stroke is nearly three and a half times higher. If you’ve had a stroke or TIA you should be offered cholesterol treatment, regardless of what your cholesterol level is.
- Can High Cholesterol Cause a Stroke? - Verywell HealthLevels of LDL cholesterol higher than 130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are linked to an increased risk for ischemic stroke. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the "good cholesterol."
- What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean - American Stroke AssociationStudies suggest that an optimal total cholesterol level is about 150 mg/dL, with LDL-C at or below 100 mg/dL, and adults with LDL-C in this level have lower rates of heart disease and stroke. Talk to your health care professional. If you’re healthy, aim for an LDL below 100 mg/dL.
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