Low HDL cholesterol
HDL cholesterol is the so called ‘good’ cholesterol and can be measured from a fasting blood sample. It has a very high affinity to bind cholesterol and can remove cholesterol from the blockages.
HDL cholesterol level in the blood should be maintained above 40 mg per 100 ml of blood to prevent heart disease.

High blood pressure
The normal blood pressure in adults is between 100/60 to 140/90 mm Hg. If the blood pressure is consistently more than 140/90 on two or more separation occasions, it is called high blood pressure or hypertension. It is a very common disease and about 20% to 30% of adults suffer from hypertension all over the world, but a majority of the people is not even aware that they have this disease because it does not produce any symptoms in a vast number of cases. This is why this disease has been correctly called the ‘silent killer’. High blood pressure puts an extra strain on the heart and the arteries supplying blood to the other organs of the body. Many diseases are caused by high blood pressure such as heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke (damage to the brain), and damage to the eyes. Higher the blood pressure, greater are the chances of getting the above diseases, especially heart attack.
High blood pressure can be classified as mild, moderate and severe. It is also one of the major causes of deposition of cholesterol and fat in the coronary arteries. It damages the endothelial lining of the arteries, making them more prone to fat deposition. Besides a high intake of salt, psychological stresses are also implied as important causes of high blood pressure.
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