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Is intermittent claudication related to cholesterol levels?

April 26, 2017cholesterol claudication intermittent levels

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Is intermittent claudication related to cholesterol levels?

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If you have a poor cholesterol profile, that is low levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and/or high levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), then you are at a greater risk for developing intermittent claudication. Studies have shown that when cholesterol levels are improved, the symptoms of intermittent claudication can remain stable or even get better. Controlling your risk factors for intermittent claudication can help prevent you from developing intermittent claudication or prevent existing intermittent claudication from worsening.