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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

Omacar, meet Lovaza

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

In August 2007, I wrote a series of articles about high triglycerides and heart disease. In... Read more »

Alternative Treatment for Lowering Cholesterol

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

In this age of DIY self-medication, there are a host of alternative treatments on the market.... Read more »

Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Crohn's Disease

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease, especially Crohn's disease, due to the chronic... Read more »

So, How Many Pills Do YOU Take?

By HeartHawk , Health Expert

Talk about getting old! Each and every day I take 14 different drugs and supplements for a total of... Read more »

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Beneficial for Your Heart

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

Omega-3 fatty acids are "healthy" fats, which are thought to protect the body against heart... Read more »

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Health Guide

Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors

Over 13 million Americans have had angina, a heart attack, or both. Each year, an estimated 1.2 million people will experience a serious heart event. About 25% of all Americans have one... Read more »

Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss

Dietary ChangesLow Carbohydrate DietsThe Atkins diet restricts healthful complex carbohydrates in vegetables and particularly in fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Severe SLE

...ailments, there is little scientific evidence to support most of these claims. In addition, because natural supplements are unregulated, there is no guarantee of quality control.However, the... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes

Given the aging population and the significant heart risks associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD), experts believe that aggressive therapies are important.Their are two... Read more »

Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets

Heart-Healthy Goals. The goals of a heart-healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and fatty molecules called lipids. You can achieve this... Read more »

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