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Re: HDL/LDL also related to thrombosis (and another question)?
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Re: HDL/LDL also related to thrombosis (and another question)?
by mariete, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By mariette on August 07, 1999 at 18:05:41
Dear Doctors,
I wrote earlier about thrombosis. I actually have 2 questions.
1.
Today there was something in the papers about a new discovery with respect to cholesterol. They now think that the "good cholesterol" plays a very important role in vesselproblem.
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.
Given that fact that I have a clotting disorder, suffered 8 DVTs and PEs as well as 3 minor strokes, as well as coronary artery spasms, it is possible that this all leads to an increased risk for an MI?
Thanks, Mariette
Dear Doctors,
I wrote earlier about thrombosis. I actually have 2 questions.
1.
Today there was something in the papers about a new discovery with respect to cholesterol. They now think that the "good cholesterol" plays a very important role in vesselproblem.
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.
Given that fact that I have a clotting disorder, suffered 8 DVTs and PEs as well as 3 minor strokes, as well as coronary artery spasms, it is possible that this all leads to an increased risk for an MI?
Thanks, Mariette
Try the mediterranean diet, which is similar to the standard food pyramid with one important exception: the inclusion of a moderate amount of "good" fat. It turns out that for many people the inclusion of "good" fat is much more important than the elimination of all or even "bad" fats. Specifically, try adding 8-12 teaspoons of olive or canola or "right blend" oil to your cereal, soup, etc. daily. Also take around 6 fish oil tablets a day and 400 IU of vitamin E.
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