High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease or a major cardiovascular event, like a heart attack or stroke. This is more likely to happen if your cholesterol levels are consistently or frequently elevated.
Still, temporary spikes in cholesterol may suggest underlying lifestyle or dietary habits that may need addressing, or a condition that can affect cholesterol levels more long-term.
If your cholesterol levels he increased rapidly, it’s essential that you act to lower them to oid chronic high cholesterol levels. Talk with a healthcare professional about steps you can take to manage your cholesterol levels.
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