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Understanding Cholesterol
Key Information
- Cholesterol is a type of fat that is naturally present in your blood and is essential for keeping your body's cells healthy. However, too much of it can cause problems.
- The most important thing to know is that high cholesterol usually has no symptoms. The only way to know your levels is with a simple blood test.
- Over time, 'bad' (non-HDL) cholesterol can build up in your artery walls. This can narrow them and significantly increase your risk of serious problems like heart attacks and strokes.
- If your cholesterol is found to be high, please don't panic. There are effective ways to manage it.
What Happens Next?
Because high cholesterol has no symptoms, getting tested is vital. A simple blood test is all it takes to check your levels. Click the link below to book your blood test.
Understanding your cholesterol is a key part of looking after your long-term heart and brain health.
Further Information
For more detailed information about high cholesterol, please visit the official NHS website.
Last reviewed: 13 September 2025
Next review due: 13 September 2028
CONTACT DETAILS
Bramhall Health Centre
66 Bramhall Lane South
Bramhall
Stockport
SK7 2DY
Telephone: 0161 983 5850
