Noticing These Bumps Around Your Eyes Could Reveal Heart Issues

Approximately 7.6 million people in the UK live with heart and circulatory diseases, with more than half of the population expected to develop a heart or circulatory condition during their lifetime. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that can lead to visible signs such as tendon xanthomata, xanthelasmas, and corneal arcus, as well as less visible symptoms like heart attacks or strokes at a young age. Treatment options include medications like statins, a healthy diet low in saturated fats, regular exercise, and lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake.

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