The Long Term Effects Of High Cholesterol You Didn't Know About

Atherosclerosis

High cholesterol may cause atherosclerosis, which is a dangerous form of heart disease occurring when the accumulation of cholesterol and other substances in the walls of the arteries block oxygen and blood flow to the rest of the body. Atherosclerosis causes poor circulation in the body, which puts additional stress on the heart to pump harder and faster in an attempt to get blood and oxygen to hard-to-reach body parts, such as the feet and legs.

Unveil another serious condition high cholesterol can cause now.