Why Go to Your Doctor if You Have Yellow Spots on Your Eyelids: They Can Be a Sign of Heart Attack or Stroke
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A change appearing in the skin around the eyes could be more than just an aesthetic problem. A new study indicates a link between xanthelasma, or yellowish deposits on the eyelids, and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
The appearance of xantellas, small yellowish spots that appear near the eyelids, could give a signal about cardiovascular health and predict heart attacks, strokes and transient ischemic attacks (ITA). According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), this is a condition characterized by the appearance of plaques formed by deposits ... Continue reading "Why go to the doctor if you have yellow spots on the eyelids: They can be a sign of h…
Plates and yellowish protuberances in the eyelids or in the vicinity of the eyeball are called xanthelasm
Yellowish plaques on the eyelids (xanthelasma) are not just a cosmetic defect, but a marker of vascular problems, which triples the risk of heart attack or stroke in the first year.
For many, it's just a cosmetic flaw, but in fact, the yellowish spots that develop around the eyes could be a sign of a serious health risk. A recent study confirms that these spots, known as xanthelasma, are associated with a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
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