The Relationship Between High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure and high cholesterol on their own are serious risk factors for heart disease and stroke. When both high blood pressure and high cholesterol occur together, they can damage blood vessels, greatly increasing the risk of future complications. To prevent heart disease and stroke, it's vital to get your cholesterol and blood pressure under control.
HDL and LDL Cholesterol Range by Age
Normal HDL and LDL cholesterol ranges vary by age. HDL cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol you generally want more of, while LDL cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol you generally want less of.
Medications for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Learn more about the medications available to treat PAH, including the drug classes and specific drugs that make up these categories.