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This makes it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries, and when these deposits break, it can completely block blood flow, causing a heart attack or stroke.
High blood cholesterol can be inherited, but it’s mostly the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, meaning it is both preventable and treatable.
A high cholesterol level often does cause symptoms, but very high levels can cause something called xanthomas on the skin.
Xanthomas is a skin condition in which fats build up under the surface of the skin.
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