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Subject: Re: HDL/LDL also related to thrombosis (and another question)? Topic Area: ThrombosisPosted by mariette on August 07, 1999 at 18:05:41Dear Doctors, I wrote earlier about thrombosis. I actually have 2 questions. 1. Is it possible that a low cholesterol, and especially low HDL levels could play a role in thrombosis and strokes? If so, what could I do to improve levels? 2. Thanks, Mariette
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD JMF on August 08, 1999 at 14:41:38 Dear Marriette, thank you for your questions. a low HDL or good cholesterol is a potent risk factor for CAD. Two recent studies have suggest that raising HDL will decrease your risk of heart attacks and death. This is best done with niacin, gemfibrozil, exercise or a modest amount of red wine or grape juice. As far as the link between DVT's and PE's and stroke with MI's. they are related by the risks that cause them, but are not related secondary to thromboisis. PE's and DVT's are in the venous system. HOwever, if you smoke and have other cholesterol abnormalilites, these are risks for CAD. I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back. Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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