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In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.
Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of disability and death from heart disease. Most experts now focus on lowering LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind. Reducing LDL levels...
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Expert & Community Posts
What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...of what is taking place. If you have high LDL levels, an oxidation process takes place that... Read more »
February 21: Avoid Simple Sugars
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...sugar intake has a direct impact on triglyceride levels. Elevated triglycerides levels are an... Read more »
Triglycerides: One of the most important numbers on your cholesterol panel
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...important risk factor for coronary plaque growth, even at levels previously thought to be... Read more »
Reduce Triglycerides Naturally
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...deficiency in people. Having now corrected vitamin D blood levels in over 1000 patients for up... Read more »
Triglycerides and Healthy Hearts
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...meals. Overeating can lead to elevated triglyceride levels. If you have a high triglyceride... Read more »
Health Guide
What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide
...We also consume foods that contain cholesterol – red meat, poultry and eggs have particularly high levels. Because the liver is usually able to make enough cholesterol to satisfy all of our... Read more »Cholesterol and Lipids
...the brain that are important for learning and memoryRegardless of these benefits, when cholesterol levels rise in the blood, they can have dangerous consequences, depending on the type of... Read more »High Cholesterol: Highlights
Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...with lifestyle measures, treatment may be needed.Drug Treatment for Unhealthy Cholesterol and Lipid LevelsAggressive control of cholesterol levels is known to reduce death rates in patients with... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...two risk factors and a 10-year risk for heart disease or stroke of more than 20% should aim for LDL levels of less than 100 mg/dl. Statins are now used in more cases.Keep Blood Pressure Low.... Read more »Images
Medications
...weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, eye exams) should be performed... Read more »
...weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver function tests) should be... Read more »
...medical tests (e.g., blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver function tests) should be... Read more »
...weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be performed periodically... Read more »
...medical tests (e.g., blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver function tests) should be... Read more »
Related News
Reducing Cholesterol
June 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers have discovered a regulator that could lead to new therapies for lowering unhealthy levels of cholesterol and fats.... Read summary »
Another Link to Metabolic Syndrome
May 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The small portion of LDL (bad cholesterol) that undergoes oxidation may be one of the causes of metabolic syndrome, a cluster... Read summary »
In NFL, Fitness Protects the Heart
June 23, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Despite their massive size, National Football League players have similar cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to other... Read summary »
Cancer Prevention Gets Juicy!
March 29, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The key to fighting colon cancer and heart disease may be juicier than you think! Recent research presented at the 233rd... Read summary »
Fighting Type 2 Diabetes
December 29, 2006BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Nearly 21 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and as many as 95 percent of diabetics... Read summary »
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