High Cholesterol and Your Health

Cholesterol is a waxy, naturally-occurring substance in the body that plays an integral role in cell membrane structure. There is good, or HDL, cholesterol, and there is also bad cholesterol, or LDL. When people talk about high cholesterol, they are generally referring to high levels of the bad type of cholesterol, LDL. LDLs can harden and block your blood vessels, leading to many dangerous health complications.

Some drugs, such as Avandia, come with an increased risk of high cholesterol. However, high LDL cholesterol can cause devastating side effects like stroke and heart attack. If you have suffered from adverse side effects of Avandia, you should contact a tenacious Avandia lawsuit attorney from the firm today by calling the firm.

The Dangers of Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol is bad because it has the ability to stick to your arterial walls. LDLs contain a higher fat percentage than protein percentage, causing this type of cholesterol to form deposits inside your arteries called plaque. As plaque builds, not only does it narrow the arteries, but it also hardens them and makes them less flexible. Over time, this can stress your heart and lead to problems such as:

• Atherosclerosis
• Coronary heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke

For people with diabetes, this risk of these health problems is already increased, and high cholesterol levels only multiply the dangers.

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Sadly, some diabetes medications, such as Avandia, already come with a high risk of harmful side effects such as stroke. If you have taken Avandia and experienced a debilitating side effect, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help with your pain and suffering. To learn more about your legal options, contact an Avandia lawyer from the firm at the firm today.