There are several types of fat in the blood. Some are beneficial, others can be harmful. The fats that the doctor usually assess are cholesterol and triglycerides. Fat can begin to be stored inside the blood vessels if the levels of blood fat become too high. It can lead to various cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of blood fat is affected by hereditary conditions.\u00a0You can usually lower blood fats by changing your lifestyle, but sometimes treated with drugs is also needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usually, elevated blood fat levels do not produce symptoms in themselves. But in the long run, they can lead to illnesses, which in turn cause symptoms. It is unusual, but at high cholesterol levels, some people may develop bulges that form in connection with a joint or tendon. Some people instead get white-yellow deposits around the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cholesterol and triglycerides are the two types of fat found primarily in the blood, but also in the cells.\u00a0The triglycerides are used as energy in the body, and cholesterol is needed to build cells and produce hormones.\u00a0If you have high levels of the harmful LDL cholesterol in your blood, it can contribute to so-called\u00a0artery fat.\u00a0This means that the blood fats have been stored in the walls of the blood vessels so that the blood vessels have become stiff and narrow.\u00a0In the longer term, there is a risk of blood vessels becoming clogged again.\u00a0It can lead to various cardiovascular diseases such as\u00a0angina,\u00a0myocardial infarction,\u00a0stroke\u00a0or\u00a0angina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HDL is usually called beneficial cholesterol and is associated with a protective effect.\u00a0It carries away the harmful cholesterol from the vessel walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excessive levels of triglycerides can also contribute to vein fat. Sometimes the levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are elevated simultaneously, while HDL cholesterol is lowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, high levels of blood fat increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, but at the same time, it is important to remember that the risk is due to several different factors.\u00a0A high cholesterol value does not in itself mean that you are prematurely ill with any cardiovascular disease.\u00a0For example, many people who have a heart attack have blood fat values \u200b\u200bthat are basically as they should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having high levels of blood fats<\/strong> has similarities to having\u00a0high blood pressure.\u00a0In both cases, you usually have no problems, but in the longer term, you increase the risk of getting heart and blood vessels.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact a health care center to have blood fat levels checked if any of the following apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n High levels of blood fats<\/span> can only be detected through\u00a0blood tests.\u00a0Blood fat values \u200b\u200bcan vary from time to time.\u00a0Therefore, you usually have to submit blood tests several times.\u00a0Cholesterol levels can be measured without special preparation.\u00a0However, even if the other blood fats are to be checked, the test should usually be fasted, ie before eating in the morning.\u00a0This is necessary for the blood sugar level to be measured simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The risk of cardiovascular disease at elevated blood fat levels varies from person to person. This is because other conditions or living habits such as cardiovascular disease or smoking are also important. Therefore, a physician may consider that, for example, a certain cholesterol value does not need to be treated in one person, while it should be treated with drugs in another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blood fat values \u200b\u200bare measured in the unit millimolar per liter.\u00a0The limit for what is a desirable content of total cholesterol is usually about 5.0 millimoles per liter.\u00a0The value should be 4.5 millimoles at high risk, ie if you have any cardiovascular disease or other that increases the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The level of harmful cholesterol LDL should not exceed 3.0 millimoles per liter.\u00a0At high risk, the content should not exceed 2.5 millimoles.\u00a0For a very high-risk minority, the content should be a maximum of 1.8 and a maximum of 1.4 millimoles for early myocardial infarction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The beneficial cholesterol HDL should not be lower than 1.0 millimoles per liter. The level of triglycerides should not exceed 2.0 millimoles per liter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are diseases that can cause the levels of fat in the blood to rise.\u00a0Therefore, the doctor often takes other blood tests\u00a0to rule out that you have, for example, impaired thyroid function that results in low metabolism, diabetes, liver disease or kidney disease.\u00a0If you have liver tests that are not really good, it may be because you drink a lot of alcohol.\u00a0This, in turn, can cause you to get high levels of blood fats, especially triglycerides.\u00a0Also, diabetes and precursors it can raise triglycerides and lower HDL cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resting blood pressure and blood sugar levels are also measured if you have high blood fat values. You may also undergo an ECG examination to allow your doctor to detect if you have previously had, for example, heart attacks or other heart problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You should primarily change your lifestyle if you have high blood fat values. Then the values \u200b\u200bcan be improved and you can also get lower blood pressure. You can change your lifestyle as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A change in lifestyle often enough to lower the values \u200b\u200bif you have moderately elevated blood fat levels. Most health centers can provide support and advice if you find it difficult to change your lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need\u00a0treatment for high levels of blood fat<\/strong> with medicines\u00a0to lower the level of fat in the blood.\u00a0This applies, for example, if you have a disease or something that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and changes in diet and exercise do not produce enough results.\u00a0Drug treatment is usually needed if, for example, you have had a heart attack or stroke, if you have diabetes or some form of the hereditary raising of the fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The healthcare staff should tell you what treatment options are available.\u00a0They should make sure you understand what the different options mean, what side effects are available and where you can get treatment for high levels of blood fat<\/span>.\u00a0That way you can help decide which treatment is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order for you to be active in your care and make decisions, it is important that you understand the information you receive.\u00a0The healthcare staff is obliged to make sure that you do so.\u00a0Ask questions.\u00a0You can also ask to have the information written down so you can read it peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Board of Health and Welfare has developed national guidelines for how high levels of blood fats<\/em> and a number of other diseases should be investigated and treated.\u00a0The guidelines contain recommendations for health care about certain examinations and treatments that may be relevant to treating you who have high levels of blood fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the area, there are also examinations and treatments that are done more routinely.\u00a0They are not included in the guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here you can read the patient version of the national guidelines for high blood fat levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several types of fat in the blood. Some are beneficial, others can be harmful. The fats that the doctor usually assess are cholesterol and triglycerides. Fat can begin to be stored inside the blood vessels if the levels of blood fat become too high. 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Investigations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other diseases and living habits determine the treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is loud?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other investigations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What can I do for myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for high levels of blood fat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes drug treatment is needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Right to information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
More information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The patient version of the National Board of Health and Welfare’s national guidelines for care at high levels of blood fats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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