Sunday, September 18, 2011

Yellow eyelid skin and heart attack linked

What do the eyes say about heart disease?

Research suggests the presence of yellow cholesterol deposits around the skin of the eyes and on the eyelids might predict risk of having a heart attack.

Scientists haven't proven heart attack risk is higher when the skin condition is present, but they do suggest their finding could be used to help clinicians diagnose heart disease. Read the rest of my article at Digital Journal


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