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Cholesterol is a waxy element present in our blood. Our body requires cholesterol to develop healthy cells, but increased levels of the substance can lead to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Due to high cholesterol, you may develop fatty deposits in the blood vessels that eventually grow to disrupt smooth blood flow through the arteries. At times, these deposits may break abruptly and develop into a clot that results in a stroke or heart attack.
Typically, high cholesterol has no visible symptoms. It can be detected by a simple blood test. Individuals older than 20 should get their cholesterol levels checked every four to six years. A simple blood test called fasting lipid profile will be done to evaluate different forms of cholesterol in your body – good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, and triglycerides.