21. Cholesterol disease, which leads to heart attack. cholesterol and other fats can'tdissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to and http://216.185.102.50/Heart_and_Stroke_A_Z_Guide/chol.html

CHOLESTEROL AHA Scientific Position Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used to form cell membranes, some hormones and other needed tissues. But a high level of cholesterol in the blood hypercholesterolemia (hi"per-ko-les"ter-ol-E'me-ah) is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which leads to heart attack. Cholesterol and other fats can't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to and from the cells by special carriers called lipoproteins (lip"o-PRO'te-inz). There are several kinds, but the ones to be most concerned about are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). What is LDL cholesterol? Low-density lipoprotein is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood. If too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries feeding the heart and brain. Together with other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. This condition is known as atherosclerosis (ath"er-o-skleh-RO'sis). A clot (thrombus) that forms in the region of this plaque can block the flow of blood to part of the heart muscle and cause a heart attack. If a clot blocks the flow of blood to part of the brain, the result is a stroke. A high level of LDL cholesterol (130 mg/dL and above) reflects an increased risk of heart disease. That's why LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol. Lower levels of LDL cholesterol reflect a lower risk of heart disease.

22. Go Ask Alice!: Good And Bad Cholesterol Because cholesterol and other fats cannot dissolve in the blood, they musttravel to and from the cells via special carriers called lipoproteins. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0856.html

GOOD AND BAD CHOLESTEROL Dear Alice, What is the difference between good and bad cholesterol and its effect upon the heart? Let's start with basics about cholesterol. Cholesterol is a lipid..a general term for fat. Most of the lipids in the body and in the foods we eat are triglycerides. Some is cholesterol. Cholesterol is synthesized in many tissues in the body, but the majority of cholesterol synthesis occurs in the liver. Cholesterol is the precursor of all steroids in the body such as corticosteroids, sex hormones, and bile acids. There are two sources of cholesterol: the cholesterol manufactured in the body and cholesterol we ingest through the food we eat. However, it should be noted that the amount synthesized and metabolized daily by the body itself is far greater than the amount usually consumed in the diet. Only about 40 per cent of cholesterol that is in food, is absorbed. Dietary sources of cholesterol are found in foods of animal origin such as meats, poultry, fish, seafood, organ meats (such as liver ), dairy products, and egg yolks. Cholesterol travels through the bloodstream to the body's cells. Because cholesterol and other fats cannot dissolve in the blood, they must travel to and from the cells via special carriers called lipoproteins. Your reference to the "bad" cholesterol is actually low density lipoprotein or LDL and "good" cholesterol is high density lipoprotein or HDL.

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24. AHA Scientific Position: Cholesterol cholesterol and other fats can’t dissolve in the blood. They haveto be transported to and from the cells by special carriers http://www.justmove.org/fitnessnews/hfbodyframe.cfm?Target=cholesterol.html

25. AHA heart disease, which causes heart attacks. cholesterol and other fatscan't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/ee/wbd_chol_main.html

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26. High Cholesterol Treatment - Wellmark Good and Bad Cholesterol. cholesterol and other fats are transported to andfrom the cells in the blood stream by special carriers called lipoproteins. http://www.wellmark.com/health_improvement/blueprints/cholesterol.htm

Quick Navigation About Wellmark BluePrints for Health Brokers / Agents Corner Contacts @ Wellmark Dental Services Financial Services Group Corner Health Improvement HIPAA-AS Member / Consumer Corner News @ Wellmark Pharmacy Services Provider Corner Provider Directories Wellmark Foundation Wellmark in Your Community Working @ Wellmark Home S earch S ... Member Resources Member Resources Better Beginnings Diabetes Resources Health Articles Health Quizzes Online Resources High Cholesterol Treatment Each year, one million Americans suffer from heart attacks. What can you do to lower your risk of heart disease? You can start by lowering your cholesterol level. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy-like substance found in each cell of the body. It is essential to a healthy body because it is used to form cell membranes, certain hormones, and other necessary tissues. In excess, however, cholesterol builds up inside the arteries. Cholesterol deposits (arteriosclerosis) are the major cause of heart attacks and strokes: the higher your cholesterol, the higher your risk. "Good" and "Bad" Cholesterol

27. The Good Side Of Fats! cholesterol and other fats serve as a protective barrier, making the skin resistantto substances that could cause harm, such as chemical pollutants and excess http://www.icakusa.com/healthcaps/food/goodfats.html

The Good Side of Fats! Dietary fats are important for good health. This may sound a bit far fetched, if not outright strange, but it's true. As far back as 1929, dietary fats were found to be "essential" in our diet. Balance is the key to making fat work for you. There are two important considerations: a) Consume a variety of good fats. These include unrefined oils, such as extra virgin olive and safflower and sesame. Fats from butter, meats, eggs and dairy are good as well, as long as they are part of a balanced diet. b) Avoid hydrogenated (or partially hydrogenated) fats. These include margarine and many of the fats used to make breads and other products (read labels). Hydrogenated fats can disturb the metabolism of fats in the body. Also, fried or cooked fats should be avoided for similar reasons. Why are fats so good? Here are ten reasons: 1. Fat as a Source of Energy. The body uses two main fuels for energy: carbohydrates and fats. The energy is obtained by changing carbohydrates to sugar (called blood sugar or glucose) and fats to fatty acids. However, fats can provide more than twice the energy of sugar. Therefore, it makes more sense for the body to use fats whenever possible. One important factor related to this is a moderate level of activity, such as easy, aerobic exercise.

28. Vitacost.com - Healthy Cholesterol When too much cholesterol and other fats are consumed, the body cannot get ridof the excess. The fats build up in various cells and tissues of the body. http://www.vitacost.com/products/brandsaz/nsiprods/bmod/HealthyCholesterol.cfm?h

29. PPSI Cholesterol cholesterol and other fats cannot dissolve in the bloodstream. They have to betransported to and from the cells by special carriers called lipoproteins. http://www.ppsinc.org/chol/chol01.htm

pharmacists planning service, inc. Cholesterol is a soft, fatty-like substance found in the cells in your body. Cholesterol is is part of all animal cells, including those of humans. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used to form cell membranes, some hormones and other needed tissues. It is one of a number of fats, called lipids, found in the blood. It is essential and very much needed by the cells in your body. The liver produces cholesterol and it is used primarily to form the membranes of the body's cells. However, just as any good thing, when there is too much of it, it can cause serious problems. The liver manufactures all the cholesterol our body needs, so when we eat too much cholesterol in our diet, the excess can accumulate in the bloodstream. A high level of cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which leads to heart attack. Cholesterol and other fats cannot dissolve in the bloodstream. They have to be transported to and from the cells by special carriers called lipoproteins. There are several kinds, but the ones to be most concerned about are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). What is LDL cholesterol?

30. Cholesterol Tests From Home Health Testing® FDA approved; $39.95. cholesterol and other fats can't dissolve in blood.They have to be carried into and out of the cells by special http://www.cholesterol-testing.com/

CHOLESTEROL TESTS from Home Health Testing Coronary Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in America today. Elevated levels of cholesterol play a significant role in as many as 50% of those deaths. Although high cholesterol is a serious risk factor for heart disease, it can be modified. Cholesterol is naturally produced by your liver and helps carry fat to parts of your body that need it for energy and repairs. When your cholesterol rises above a desirable level, it may build up in your body and may put you at increased risk for heart disease or stroke. High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for coronary heart disease that you can control. The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults age 20 and over have their cholesterol measured periodically. We offer 2 types of cholesterol tests to meet your needs: The CholesTrak Cholesterol Test - a home test that will measure your total cholesterol level in 10 minutes The CholesTrak Cholesterol Test Approved by the FDA, the CholesTrak

31. Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, And The Triglycerides - DrDonnica.com - The Firs cholesterol and other fats (lipids) can’t dissolve in our blood. Theyhave to be moved between cells by special carriers of lipids http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=165

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33. RCPG-Cholesterol for heart attack (coronary heart disease). cholesterol and other fatscan't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to http://www.rcpg.com/cholesterol.shtml

How the Heart Works Facts on Heart Disease Healthy Heart Lifestyle Cholesterol AHA Scientific Position Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used to form cell membranes, some hormones and other needed tissues. But a high level of cholesterol in the bloodhypercholesterolemiais a major risk factor for heart attack (coronary heart disease). Cholesterol and other fats can't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to and from the cells by special carriers of lipids and proteins called lipoproteins. There are several kinds, but the ones to be most concerned about are low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL Cholesterol Low density lipoprotein is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood. When a person has too much LDL cholesterol circulating in the blood, it can slowly build up within the walls of the arteries feeding the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaquea thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. This condition is known as Atherosclerosis. The formation of a clot (or thrombus) in the region of this plaque can block the flow of blood to part of the heart muscle and cause a heart attack. If a clot blocks the flow of blood to part of the brain, the result is a stroke. A high level of LDL cholesterol reflects an increased risk of heart disease. That is why LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol.

34. Cholesterol In The Blood - Stanford Hospital And Clinics needs. cholesterol and other fats are transported in your blood streamin the form of spherical particles called lipoproteins. The http://www.stanfordhospital.com/healthLib/atoz/cardiac/fatsbld.html

Cardiac Surgeons Cardiologists Heart and Lung Transplant Specialists Interventional Cardiologists ... Thriving With Heart Disease: A Unique Program for You and Your Family Cardiovascular Diseases Cholesterol in the Blood Facts about cholesterol: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It aids in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in your blood comes from two sources: the foods you eat and your liver. However, your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs. Cholesterol and other fats are transported in your blood stream in the form of spherical particles called lipoproteins. The two most commonly known lipoproteins are low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol? What is HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol? This type of cholesterol is commonly called the " bad " cholesterol, and is a type of fat in the blood that contains the most cholesterol. It can contribute to the formation of plaque buildup in the arteries, known as atherosclerosis.

35. JHBMC Healthy Directions: Cholesterol Tips needs. cholesterol and other fats are carried in your blood streamin the form of special particles called lipoproteins. The two http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/healthy/stayinghealthy/foodfitness/cholesteroltips.html

Cholesterol Tips Facts about cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all parts of your body. It aids in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in your blood comes from two sources: the foods you eat and your liver. However, your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs. Cholesterol and other fats are carried in your blood stream in the form of special particles called lipoproteins. The two most commonly known lipoproteins are low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol? This type of cholesterol is commonly called the "bad" cholesterol, and is a type of fat in the blood that contains the most cholesterol. It contributes to the formation of plaque buildup in the arteries, known as atherosclerosis. You want your LDL to be low. To help lower it: avoid foods high in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and excess calories exercise maintain a healthy weight stop smoking What is HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol?

36. About The Heart Research Institute cholesterol to the clogging artery sites. Oxidation of these particlesseems to enhance such deposition of cholesterol and other fats. http://www.hri.org.au/content/about.html

The aims of the Heart Research Institute The Heart Research Institute Vision In 1997, 41% of deaths in Australia were due to heart disease, and most of these were caused by clogging of the arteries, the tubes which supply blood to the heart and other tissues. Clogging of the arteries is called 'atherosclerosis', and preventing it is the object of all the efforts of the Heart Research Institute (HRI). HRI aims to solve the problem of atherosclerosis , which is also the cause of most debilitation in our society. HRI, a non-profit company limited by guarantee, was initiated by the National Heart Foundation of Australia for this specific purpose, with support from the Commonwealth and State Governments, and the business sector, notably the AMP Society. HRI opened in March 1989. The current core objectives of the HRI are: to develop scientific understanding of the early events in atherogenesis, and of those later events which contribute to disease progression. This is so as to: develop means of preventing heart disease.

37. Ultrasound Provides A New Way To Look At Heart Health The clinic measures cholesterol and other fats in blood samples and uses the resultsto design an individualized program for each patient, including diet http://www.washington.edu/newsroom/news/2003archive/02-03archive/k022003.html

Search Directories Reference Tools UW Home ... News and Events FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: Susan Gregg-Hanson sghanson@u.washington.edu DATE: Feb. 20, 2003 Ultrasound Provides a New Way to Look at Heart Health Seattle –Every 53 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Direct detection of early hardening of the arteries may help prevent a stroke or heart attack. A new approach to this detection that goes beyond cholesterol is to measure the thickness of the carotid artery (the main artery of the neck) with reflected sound waves, known as ultrasound. A two-year study led by Dr. Robert Knopp, Chief, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is currently studying this new ultrasound approach. Harborview is one of 11 study sites in the country and the primary site in Seattle. This study provides an outstanding opportunity for persons to learn if they have carotid thickening, an early sign of hardening of the arteries. On the other hand, a normal carotid ultrasound measurement can provide an indication that heart disease and stroke risk are low. The ultrasound approach measures the thickening of the two inner layers of the carotid artery called the intima and the media. This measure of thickness is abbreviated IMT (intima media thickness) and is proportional to the amount of hardening in the arteries (atherosclerosis).

38. Total Cholesterol Home Test Topics disease, which can lead to heart attack. cholesterol and other fatscan’t dissolve in blood. They have to be carried into and http://www.cholesterol-test.com/BIO06_cholesterol_home_test.asp

Total Cholesterol Home Test - Topics Buy a cholesterol home test Cholesterol and Heart Disease Those at Risk Warning Signs HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol ... Triglycerides Cholesterol and Heart Disease Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the fats (lipids) in the bloodstream and in all the cells of your body. Cholesterol is important for your good health because it helps form cell membranes, some hormones, and other types of tissues. A high level of cholesterol in your blood, however, poses a major risk for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack. Cholesterol and other fats can’t dissolve in blood. They have to be carried into and out of the cells by special carriers of lipids and proteins called lipoproteins. The two major lipoproteins, and the ones to be most concerned about, are high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is often called "good cholesterol" because it’s thought to actually remove excess cholesterol from atherosclerotic plaques. LDL is often referred to as "bad cholesterol" because it can slowly build up within the walls of the arteries.

39. Heart Center - The Nature Of Coronary Artery Disease These are 1) hyperlipidemia (a high level of cholesterol and other fats in theblood), 2) smoking, 3) hypertension, 4) obesity, 5) physical inactivity, 6 http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/heart/cardiac_programs/programs/reversal/natureof.h

Coronary Artery Disease Reversal Program The Nature of Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease is a condition that is associated with several clinical, behavioral, biochemical and physiological features that are termed risk factors. These are: 1) hyperlipidemia (a high level of cholesterol and other fats in the blood), 2) smoking, 3) hypertension, 4) obesity, 5) physical inactivity, 6) stress and 7) diabetes mellitus. In addition, coronary artery disease is more common in males and in post-menopausal women. Coronary artery disease refers to the accumulation of fat in the arteries that supply the heart with blood. Atherosclerosis is the name of the process that results in these deposits. These deposits - called atherosclerotic plaque - are a combination of cholesterol, certain fats, calcium and other elements in the blood. As the plaque accumulates, it narrows the arteries, reducing the amount of blood, oxygen and other nutrients that reach the heart muscle. This narrowing can lead to chest pain (angina) and eventually even a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Cholesterol is the substance that most people associate with atherosclerotic plaques. Indeed, those with elevated levels of cholesterol in their blood have a greater tendency to develop atherosclerosis. Conversely, it is possible to shrink these plaques by lowering the concentration of cholesterol in the blood.

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