The sign in the eye that can indicate that you are at risk of a heart attack - voila! health

2023-02-12T06:03:54.051Z

Accumulation of cholesterol is a dangerous and life-threatening condition. To check if you suffer from the condition, a blood test is necessary, but there are other signs that can raise a red flag

Prof. Kobi Shaham explains what are the signs of a heart attack that should concern you and when it is important to get to the emergency room quickly (Wala system!)

Too much cholesterol in the blood is known to be very harmful to our body, especially the heart and blood vessels.

Cholesterol is not called the "silent killer" for nothing, because this fatty substance can accumulate over time without us noticing and cause dangerous blockages that lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Therefore, any early warning signs should be acted upon immediately, usually by lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and more exercise.

Many people with high cholesterol -- also known as hypercholesterolemia -- won't actually know they have the condition until they get tested or have a related health problem.

However, those with familial hypercholesterolemia - a genetic condition in which there are extremely high levels of cholesterol in the blood - can notice some physical signs.

And one such red flag is an unusual shape that forms in the eye.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes it as: "a whitish gray color in the shape of a half moon on the outside of the cornea".

Cetatropa slowly in the blood vessels.

Cholesterol (Photo: ShutterStock)

It also states that "your doctor may be able to detect physical signs of high cholesterol during a clinical examination, although not everyone with high cholesterol has these signs. These physical signs occur when cholesterol accumulates in different parts of the body."