Joans' Story: Facing High Cholesterol after Stroke

This is one of the National Stroke Association Faces of Stroke. What bad reporting, high cholesterol by itself does not cause a stroke. If it attaches itself to an artery wall then plaque is formed and a clot could become lodged there.
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National Stroke Association, www.stroke.org, is proud to present a September Faces of Stroke campaign in honor of National Cholesterol Education Monthto inspire you and loved ones to learn more about how food and lifestyle choices can help to reach cholesterol goals and lower stroke risk.Cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat (lipid) that is made by the body and is also found in some foods, such as eggs and meat. The body needs cholesterol, but too much can lead to plaque build up in arteries and block blood flow. Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can often be managed with the help of a healthcare professional.
	Joan is a stroke survivor who used to have high cholesterol. She had her first stroke in May 2009. Two weeks later, she suffered a second stroke. Doctors determined that both were triggered by unmanaged high cholesterol(Please explain why!!!). While Joan faces aphasia and continued left-side weakness, she has embraced a healthier lifestyle through better diet. She also takes medication to help control her cholesterol levels. She knows the danger that high cholesterol levels pose for the chances of a second stroke. Read Joan’s story HERE and learn about her life as a stroke survivor facing high cholesterol.
September is a great time to make changes in your diet to help manage cholesterol levels and reduce stroke risk! Here are two easy, online ways to get started: iHOPE: Nutrition Post-Stroke is a webinar that will walk you through the types of food to eat at each meal and how to eat healthy at restaurants. iHOPE: Navigating the Nutrition Facts Label and the Grocery Store will help you learn how to shop for healthy food and understand what nutrition labels really mean. Even if you don’t have high cholesterol, chances are you know someone who does. Encourage them to make an appointment with a healthcare professional today and begin mapping out a plan for healthier eating and lifestyle!