Levels of bad cholesterol , which is bad cholesterol ( LDL), high and low levels of good cholesterol ( HDL ) may increase the risk of narrowing or blockage of the arteries , including the arteries of the heart to the brain .
Nevertheless, high cholesterol is only temporary need not worry . "If high cholesterol is only momentary , for example diet is bad , it's okay . Which danger that if the level is constantly high , " said dr.Frandy Susatia , neurologist from Kebun RS.Siloam Orange Jakarta , in a media event education the strokes in Jakarta ( 20/5/14 ) .
Therefore, cholesterol checks must be done on a regular basis . If high cholesterol levels , in the long run will cause plaque deposits in blood vessels . Plaque can reduce or block blood flow in an artery or too fragmented and carried to the brain , causing a stroke .
People who have high cholesterol are advised to check the condition of the blood vessels . " It could do some sort of ultrasound carotid in the neck to detect plaques and determine its thickness . Makin thick necessarily higher risk , " he said .
In addition to ultrasound examination can also be done using the blood flow to the brain is a special method . "If the flow is low it could indicate a blockage , " he said .
The doctor will perform surgery to prevent stroke . According Frandy surgery aims to cleanse plaque that accumulate . Arteries were cleaned is on the neck . " Arteries in this section including large blood vessels so that more effective , " he said .
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