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High Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Just diagnosed with high triglycerides? Don't be scared; take control! Start off by learning the basic facts behind cholesterol and triglycerides from causes to treatment options.

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What Exactly are Triglycerides?

An Introduction to Cholesterol
Learn the fundamentals of cholesterol: from it's physical form in your blood, to its effects on your brain and heart. Let us be your guide.
HDL Cholesterol Test
Learn about HDL, the "good" cholesterol, and how the HDL test is performed.
VLDL Cholesterol
VLDL is often called "bad cholesterol" because it leaves cholesterol on the walls of arteries. Increased levels of VLDL are associated with atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

High Cholesterol Next Steps

High Cholesterol: That First Doctor’s Visit
Be prepared for you first doctor's visit: know what to expect from the blood test and know the right questions to ask.
Cholesterol Patient Guide, Part I
Take this step by step journey to lowering your cholesterol. Learn preventive treatments and what measures to take once you're diagnosed.
Cholesterol Patient Guide, Part II
You're almost there! Part II discusses cholesterol-lowering diets, the importance of exercise, and the effects of heredity on your condition.

Expertise from Our Cholesterol Doctors

What is a "Good" Cholesterol Level?
"My doctor said my LDL cholesterol was 141. He said that's too high. But I've talked this over with some of my co-workers, and they tell me that they had LDL cholesterols a lot higher than that. Is my LDL really too high?"
Lowering Cholesterol and the Difference between HDL and LDL
Cholesterol can be lowered by a variety of means which traditionally begins with therapeutic lifestyle changes (diet, weight loss, exercise) followed by drug therapy. Get started with Dr. Kang.