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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
High Blood Pressure and Stroke: How Does One Effect the Other?
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...of your body needs to be evaluated. Additionally, dizziness, imbalance, lightheadedness, and... Read more »
Celebrate Heart Month Every Month!
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...that you can control. High blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, exercise, weight and... Read more »
Ask the Expert: Methotrexate Side Effects
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...and in up to 3% of users rash, diarrhea, hair loss, dizziness and abnormal blood counts. Less... Read more »
Vertigo and Migraine
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health ExpertVertigo (dizziness) is a frequent symptom that accompanies migraine headache. Vertigo can occur... Read more »
Emotional heartache can lead to real heart disease conditions
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...Although she had been known to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes she had... Read more »
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Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
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...be increased.Common Side EffectsFatigue and lethargyVivid dreams and nightmaresDepressionMemory lossDizziness and lightheadednessReduced ability to exerciseColdness in extremities (legs, toes,... Read more »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medications
...flow within hours.Side Effects. Nonselective alpha-blockers can reduce blood pressure, which may cause dizziness, headache, rapid heartbeat, and fatigue. Orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...many side effects, some of which can be serious.Common side effects of nitrates include headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, sweating, and flushing on the... Read more »Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...Aspartame has come under scrutiny because of rare reports of neurologic disorders, including headaches or dizziness, associated with its use. People with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic... Read more »Images
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Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look
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Midlife Cholesterol Tied to Alzheimers
April 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart disease is the most well known complication of high cholesterol, motivating many to cut the fat, exercise and take... Read summary »
Weight Alone Raises Heart Disease Risk
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Ladies, Keep an Eye on That Cholesterol!
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Low Cholesterol Linked to Premature Birth
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