Do young people also have high blood lipids? Is it possible that the first attack is myocardial infarction? Doctor: Regular check-ups are most important
Do young people also have high blood lipids? Heredity and drinking may lead to increased blood fat levels?
In recent years, cardiovascular accidents have occurred frequently among young adults. Since cardiovascular disease is closely related to hyperlipidemia, people of all ages should not ignore the potential dangers of hyperlipidemia. Dr. Li Mingcang from the Department of Metabolism of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital said that the blood fat value of most people will increase with age, and the occurrence of hyperlipidemia in young people is mostly related to family history. Elders in the family with cholesterol or cardiovascular disease should raise their blood fat levels. vigilance.
In addition to family history, daily diet can also affect vascular health. Dr. Li Mingcang pointed out that the composition of blood fat is mainly divided into cholesterol and triglycerides. Although cholesterol in the blood is related to diet, 70% of it is formed when the body absorbs food and transports fat to the liver, where it is reassembled by the liver. Therefore, it is also affected by genetics.
Doctors remind you that if you consume excessive amounts of refined foods or saturated fats, such as animal fats, trans fats, etc., the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (commonly known as bad cholesterol) in the body will rise, increasing the risk of cardiovascular events. In comparison, the level of triglycerides is more closely related to sugar intake and alcohol consumption. Some young people feel that they are strong and drink too much when socializing, which may lead to excessive triglycerides after drinking. Phenomenon.
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Unlike blood pressure and blood sugar, which can be measured at home, hyperlipidemia must be tested through blood drawing, so regular check-ups are more important. Dr. Li Mingcang pointed out that Taiwan currently provides free health examinations for adults over 40 years old every three years, which can detect blood sugar, blood lipids and other physical values. In addition to calling on the general public to actively take advantage of it, young people with family history or higher risk factors may also consider checking their blood lipid status before the age of 40.
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in blood fat is closely related to cardiovascular disease. Dr. Li Mingcang explained that in general, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adults should be controlled below 130 mg/dL. Treatment standards will be based on age and whether there are comorbidities, including diabetes. , hypertension, premature heart disease, smoking and other factors. For example, the low-density cholesterol target for people with diabetes is less than 100 mg/dL; while people with cardiovascular disease may need to control it less than 70 mg/dL.
On the contrary, for the body, “the higher the better” for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Dr. Li Mingcang pointed out that for women, due to hormonal protection, HDL-C should be greater than 50 mg/dL, while for men, the standard is about slightly Relaxed to 40 mg/dL. Doctors remind that proper exercise can increase high-density cholesterol in the blood. When high-density cholesterol reaches more than 70 mg/dL, it can be regarded as a factor that can protect cardiovascular disease.
There are no symptoms until 70% of the blood vessels are blocked! The first attack may be myocardial infarction
Dr. Li Mingcang pointed out that there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of hyperlipidemia, and most patients are indifferent. Symptoms such as chest tightness and chest pain often occur only when the blood vessels are blocked to more than 70%. Once the vascular obstruction reaches more than 90% or is completely blocked, myocardial infarction may occur. Many patients die when their first myocardial infarction occurs. Therefore, controlling blood fat is an important key to reducing vascular obstruction and myocardial infarction.
In addition, patients’ poor medication habits may aggravate the severity of hyperlipidemia. Dr. Li Mingcang reminds that although dietary control can help control hyperlipidemia, because 70% of cholesterol is synthesized by the body, once hyperlipidemia requires long-term stable control, stopping the medication on your own may cause the cholesterol to rebound or even exceed the original value.
Doctors remind that to prevent hyperlipidemia, regular examinations are still the most important, and hyperlipidemia has almost no obvious symptoms until the blood vessels are completely blocked. The public is urged to make proper use of the health examinations provided by health insurance. If high blood fat problems are detected, they should be actively treated. In daily life, you can also perform gentle exercises such as brisk walking according to your physical capacity, which is beneficial to promoting health.
