Low-pressure low-density lipoprotein (LDL) may not receive enough attention in the daily life of patients with vascular stenosis and plaques. In fact, it is closely related to the occurrence of many cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, we need to understand and control this important indicator.
Next, I will tell you how to control its intake in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
Let me use an example to explain how "bad cholesterol" – or "Mr. LDL" – causes atherosclerosis and how it triggers cardiovascular disease.
It's like a mischievous little ghost, and once the level rises, it causes an inflammatory response in the blood vessels, causing fat cells to attach to the walls of the blood vessels and become "plaques". When these "plaques" accumulate to a certain extent, they may lead to serious cardiovascular complications such as heart failure and stroke.
Everyone's LDL needs are not the same and depend on the individual's risk of developing the disease. So, to what extent should this "bad guy" be controlled?Let's break it down one by one.
For people who do not have hypertension, diabetes or hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular adverse events, and who do not have smoking and drinking habits, only need to control LDL to the minimum of the normal range, that is, no higher than 34 Homol liters are enough.
If the patient has multiple high-risk conditions, such as one or both high-risk factors, it is highly recommended to suppress LDL values below 26 mmoll liters. These risk factors include high age (55 years for men or 65 years for women), family background for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, body mass index over 28, and addiction to tobacco and alcohol.
In contrast, if you have had an acute cardiovascular disease such as heart disease, stroke, or three or more risk factors, it is recommended that your LDL level be as low as possible, less than 18 mmol liters.
If you have had two major arterial thromboembolic conditions, cardiovascular disease, or only one but two or more risk factors, it is important to listen to your doctor and try to minimize your LDL levels, and pregnant women should also lower them a little on top of that.
Overall, if you have high LDL levels, in addition to taking pills**, you should also pay attention to your diet and lifestyle. Remember, eating less salt, oil, sugar, smoking, drinking, drinking more water, and exercising more can all help improve your health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Hopefully, this information will help you and make you take your health more seriously.