Coronary Heart Disease

Essay # 45386

Medical and Health > Medical Studies
Psychology > Physiological

A study of the role of low-density lipoproteins in coronary heart disease (CHD).

2,623 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2003 Australia

Paper Summary:

This paper begins by explaining that coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in many countries and that one of the main risk factors associated with CHD is high cholesterol. The paper shows how cholesterol levels are determined and what can be done to lower the risk. Included in this paper is a behavioral modification plan and tips for a healthier lifestyle that is free of the risk factors associated with CHD.

From the Paper:

"Cholesterol forms an important function in the body; it helps to produce hormones, vitamins and some bile acids. Located in the bloodstream, cholesterol is present in many parts of the body including the brain, skin, liver and muscle tissue. However cholesterol can be lethal; high amounts in the bloodstream can lead to a build up of cholesterol and plaques (fatty deposits) on arterial walls which then narrow arteries and may result in inadequate blood circulation to the heart muscle (coronary heart disease)."