Unmonitored high cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in all your body's cells. It's essential for building healthy cells, but too much cholesterol, particularly LDL (low-density lipoprotein), can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries. This can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. High cholesterol often has no symptoms, so a blood test is needed to determine your levels. We provide a solution for monitoring blood total cholesterol for individuals both on cholesterol lowering medications and those not on treatment.
Causes of high cholesterol
The main cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle, particularly a diet high in saturated and trans fats. Other key factors contributing to elevated "bad" (LDL) cholesterol include lack of physical activity, smoking, excess weight, and in some cases, genetic factors passed down from parents.
Dangers of elevated cholesterol
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is a significant health risk because it often acts silently, without symptoms, while causing dangerous physical changes in the body over time.
The primary danger is the development of atherosclerosis, where excess cholesterol deposits as plaque on the walls of arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow.
Monitoring Cholesterol
Cholesterol monitoring is very important for every adult to do. A complete cholesterol test, done in a laboratory, is a blood test that can measure the amount of cholesterol and fats called triglycerides in blood. Blood is drawn form a vein and sent overnight to a laboratory.
CareDTx provides a total cholesterol self-testing device which is an easy way to check your cholesterol levels at home. Measured cholesterol readings are digitally recorded onto the digital health platform via an App. This allows remote monitoring in collaboration with a healthcare professional.