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Cholesterol is a risk factor and its control is important, says Kalil

In an interview with CNN , this Sunday (7), the cardiologist and president of Incor, Roberto Kalil, warned about the risks of high cholesterol and precautions for its prevention. This Monday (8), the day to combat and prevent cholesterol is celebrated.

According to the specialist, cholesterol is an isolated risk factor and its control is important. “He [o colesterol alto] attacks the arteries, greatly increasing the chances of a heart attack or a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)”, he said.

Kalil also recalls the importance of the blood test to identify the cholesterol index, since it does not present symptoms to individuals.

“High cholesterol does not cause symptoms. Of course, the consequences of cholesterol, such as a heart attack, cause symptoms… High cholesterol, you will not feel anything at all”.

On prevention, the cardiologist stressed the importance of diet and exercise. But he recalled that, for specific cases, there is the use of drugs to assist in the fight.

“Diet is important for cholesterol control, physical exercise… these two measures already help a lot in controlling levels. Obviously, if you take these measures with caution and after a few months, six months, for example, and you don’t have any results, then yes, with medical advice, you can use some medications”.

See more in the video above.

Source: CNN Brasil

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