Lifestyle changes (such as diet, weight control, exercise, and smoking cessation) are the first line of defense for treating unhealthy cholesterol levels. If levels still remain high, drug treatment is an effective next step. However, while statins have been shown to slow the rate of atherosclerotic progression, they have not yet been shown to reverse heart disease.
Reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels, while at the same time boosting HDL (good cholesterol)...
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LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
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HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
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Total cholesterol testWhat the risks areVeins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other.... Read more »
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A total cholesterol test measures all the cholesterol in your blood.Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your... Read more »
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Total cholesterol testNormal ValuesTotal cholesterol is an important measure of both bad and good cholesterol. Other lab tests are done to measure... Read more »