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2004 Guidelines On Cholesterol by NCEP

The 2004 guidelines of NCEP reinforce the significance of maintaining cholesterol level in patients above the age of 65 years. These guidelines also re-emphasized that LDL cholesterol was the most important factor which help to control cardiovascular risk.

Let us see some of the key points of 2004 NCEP cholesterol treatment guidelines:

• 1. The suggested LDL-cholesterol level target remains below 100 mg/dL for most high-risk patients such as people with coronary heart disease or a CHD.
• 2. A new, possible target of below 70 mg/dL has been suggested for patients held to be at very high risk of CHD or patients with diabetes or the metabolic syndrome, and also in the case of people who has current acute coronary syndrome result.
• 3. Pharmacological treatment is now advised for patients who are at high-risk of very high LDL levels such as above100 mg/dL and these patients also advised to change their lifestyle.
• 4. Pharmacologic treatment is also recommended for patients who are at moderate-risk of high LDL level, that is equal or above130 mg/dL.

The new guidelines also discuss about importance of lifting HDL levels without advocating any specific targets and rules.

Ayurvedic Medicines for Cholesterol

When the level of cholesterol in the blood increases it starts depositing in the arteries. Due to congestion of arteries blood flow will reduce and to supply blood to various parts of the body heart will have to pump blood harder. Some form of cholesterol is necessary for the body. It is necessary for the hormone formation and helping the body in proper utilization of the food. But rest of the cholesterol is not important for body. This cholesterol is responsible for atherosclerosis and is called as low density cholesterol. Use of ayurvedic medicines have shown to bring reduction in cholesterol level. Alfalfa medicine is used for clearing the blockage in the arteries caused by cholesterol.

Another ayurvedic medicine called Arjuna is used for many years. When taken in powder form helps in dissolving the cholesterol in the arteries. By doing this it will bring reduction in the possibility of heart attacks. Coriander improves the functioning of the kidney. After consumption of coriander the excess amount of cholesterol will be flushed out from the body. Yoga is best medicine available in reducing the blood cholesterol level. It improves blood circulation due to which the buildup of cholesterol in the body is eliminated.