Warning of LDL cholesterol: How to protect yourself from strokes!

Warning of LDL cholesterol: How to protect yourself from strokes!

The neurologist Prof. Tibo Gerriets from Bad Nauheim recently emphasized the importance of monitoring LDL cholesterol levels, especially with regard to the fake of the world on October 29. High LDL values ​​are a leading risk factor for arteriosclerosis, which can lead to serious illnesses such as heart attack and stroke. Gerriets himself had an ultrasound of his carotid artery carried out for prevention and explained that he takes two medication to reduce his LDL cholesterol value.

In the discussion about cholesterols, Gerriets explains the difference between good HDL and harmful LDL cholesterol. The LDL, known as the "bad" cholesterol, can seriously endanger health. It is important that every person knows his LDL value because he often remains symptomless.

How can you keep an eye on the cholesterol values?

The neurologist warns that high LDL values ​​often only stand out with a heart attack or stroke. While it is recommended to have cholesterol values ​​checked regularly in young adulthood, the risk increases with age. Easy blood acceptance can help you get pictures of your own health. Gerriets advises that younger people should also be tested on their LDL values, especially if high cholesterol levels are already known in the family.

He further explains that diet has an impact on cholesterol levels, but is not as great as many think. A high LDL value can also exist if you eat healthy. This is because the body itself produces cholesterol that arises in the liver. People with a genetic predisposition can also have high cholesterol levels if they feed vegan.

"A balanced diet is important, but for many the LDL value remains high despite everything," says Gerriets. Therefore, drug treatment is necessary in many cases. Statins are the most used medication for reducing LDL, well tolerated and even more effective in combination with other active ingredients.

Another aspect that Gerriets discusses is the meaning of movement. While movement can only slightly reduce the cholesterol levels, it is still important for cardiovascular health. "Fitness supports in other ways, protects against heart attack and stroke," he emphasizes.

The consequences of a stroke are potentially fatal or can cause severe disabilities. Gerriets describes typical symptoms such as sudden language disorders, numbness, paralysis or equilibrium disorders. The recognition of these symptoms and the immediate alarm of the emergency services are crucial to increase the chances of successful treatment in a special stroke unit.

With regard to the temporal urgency in a stroke, Gerriets explains that sometimes the symptoms can disappear at short notice, but the risk of suffering a stroke in the near future remains high. It is therefore essential to react to the first signs and to quickly take advantage of professional help.

In summary, it is crucial to regularly check your own cholesterol levels, to eat healthy, to move sufficiently, and, above all, to act immediately in the event of health warning signs. The dialogue about cholesterol and stroke prevention is much more than just a medical discussion; It is a question of quality of life and well -being.

In conclusion, Prof. Gerriets appeals that every person should regularly know their cholesterol levels in order to recognize risks in good time and take appropriate measures. More information about cholesterol and the risks of a stroke are Read here.