What are Triglycerides and what do they Affect? Posted: 03-24-06 18:47pm
i just got test results back from my
doctor and he says my triglycerides are
high 234 and that i need to watch my
weight. what are triglycerides and what do
they effect?
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High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, High Cholesterol Answer A Posted: 04-10-06 08:33am
Triglycerides are one component of blood
fats (lipids). They travel through the
blood stream bound to blood proteins. When
increased (hyperlipidemia), triglicerides
and another lipid (cholesterol) can cause
a blood vessel disease named
"atherosclerosis". Lipids collect in the
arterial wall, creating structures called
"atherosclerotic plaques". Coronary
arteries, brain arteries and the arteries
of the lower extremities can be especially
affected. The process of atherosclerosis
is also supported by high blood pressure,
smoking and increased blood sugar. Regions
wherein atherosclerotic plaques are
present are especially under risk of
thrombosis. Thrombosis in an arterial
blood vessel stops the blood streamfrom
flowing and causes infarct of an organ
(heart attack, brain stroke, gangrene of
the leg etc.).
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