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▶ The Silent Shadow of Death Casting Over Blood Vessels Mr. Jae-Kwon Jeong (62) underwent a stent procedure for left carotid artery stenosis one year and six months ago. However, within just 10 months, his right carotid artery had also narrowed by 50%. The situation was critical, potentially leading to a risk of stroke or cerebral infarction if the condition worsened. Consequently, Mr. Jeong ended up back on the operating table after 10 months. Ms. Mal-Soon Kim (81) reported that she began experiencing sudden chest pain last summer. Although the pain subsided quickly at first, it worsened day by day, and she was diagnosed with a myocardial infarction only after urgently seeking treatment at a large hospital. Furthermore, at the time, a significant portion of the plaque within Ms. Kim's blood vessels had calcified, making even a stent procedure difficult. Why were they left helplessly facing such fatal vascular diseases? The cause was none other than the triglycerides and LDL cholesterol that had silently accumulated in the blood vessels. ▶ Blood Tests for High-Risk Dyslipidemia Groups Conducted in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do Last December, blood tests were conducted with 18 men and women aged 60 and older in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do. A significant number of participants had diabetes and hypertension, and some had a history of undergoing procedures for cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases. As a result of the initial blood tests, five participants were diagnosed with a high risk of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases due to dyslipidemia. Subsequent additional tests, such as carotid artery ultrasound and arterial stiffness tests, revealed surprising facts regarding some of the participants. ▶ Habits Threatening Vascular Health Mr. Yang Sang-seok (53), who runs a baby products factory, started his workday with instant coffee. One cup with his employees, one with guests visiting the factory, and one whenever he felt tired or bored. Drinking like this, he ended up consuming as many as twenty cups a day. When Mr. Yang Sang-seok belatedly visited the hospital due to chest pain, he received the shocking news that his triglyceride levels had skyrocketed to a staggering 1,500 mg/dL. Mr. Heo Wi (58), who had always maintained a normal weight, never once doubted his health. However, a blood test conducted by chance revealed severely high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. The cause lay in the flour-based carbohydrate foods he had enjoyed eating at least once a day. As such, triglyceride levels are closely related to dietary habits. ▶ Finding the Secret to Effectively Maintaining Cholesterol in Ogimi Village, a Longevity Village in Okinawa A stone monument stands at the entrance of Ogimi Village, a longevity village in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The inscription on the monument reads: "80 years old is a child, and if the Grim Reaper comes at 90, tell him to wait until 100 and send him away." This indicates that Ogimi Village was a famous region for longevity at the time the monument was erected. The reason Ogimi Village was long recognized as a village of longevity was precisely its low LDL cholesterol levels. So, how were they able to maintain such low levels? The secret could be found in their diet. ▶ People Who Found a New Life Through Lifestyle Improvements Ms. Kim Sun-deok (62), who developed dyslipidemia after menopause. Although her LDL cholesterol levels were significantly high at the time of her initial diagnosis, she immediately began managing her condition by taking cholesterol-lowering medication and, at the same time, completely changed her lifestyle. To consume soluble dietary fiber, which is beneficial for dyslipidemia, she started eating more soy-based foods and seaweed, and she never missed an exercise program held at a nearby public health center. Ms. Hwang Jeong-sun (52), who suffered both a myocardial infarction and a cerebral infarction four years ago. With her renal blood vessels also deteriorating, she decided to leave the city solely for the sake of her health. She began strictly managing her diet by walking near her home once a day and following a diet centered on vegetables she grew herself. As a result, she was able to confirm noticeably improved levels. We look for the answers to managing cholesterol and triglycerides in their daily lives. #Cholesterol #Triglycerides #BloodVessels ■ The official channel of Korea's first health & medical program, [Secrets of Life, Death, and Disease] ■ Please subscribe and share! ■ Main broadcast every Wednesday night at 10 PM on KBS 1TV ● Watch on KBS Homepage – http://program.kbs.co.kr/1tv/culture/... Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited.