Cholesterol embolism
Cholesterol embolism occurs when crystals are made up of cholesterol, other molecules (platelets, proteins) exit the lining of the large artery.
When moving through blood vessels to smaller blood vessels, the crystal can stop the flow of blood, causing inflammation.
This blockage, inflammation can damage the organ or tissue that contains that blood vessel.
Cholesterol embolism can cause symptoms: fever, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, pain in the legs or toes, sudden blindness, headache…
Patients with cholesterol embolism are recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events.
Good habits include: quitting smoking, exercising regularly, losing weight if overweight, reducing stress, eating a balanced diet.
Good habits include: quitting smoking, exercising regularly, losing weight if overweight, reducing stress, eating a balanced diet.