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 .
