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… Overview The goal in treating cholesterol is to lower your chance of having … your cholesterol numbers alone. The following guidelines are from the Canadian … (CCS). footnote 1 The two main types of treatment are: Heart-healthy lifestyle. …
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… Condition Basics What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol means that you … is high cholesterol treated? The two types of treatment for high cholesterol are lifestyle … have a cholesterol test Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have …
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… child may have a higher chance of having high cholesterol if he or she: Is overweight . Does … can depend on your child's age and gender. Treatment for high cholesterol Your doctor may … Citations Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk …
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… Overview Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be … on the cholesterol level and the type of treatment being used. Cholesterol tests for …
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… experts publish dietary and lifestyle guidelines for general heart health. These … weight. Eat foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Try to choose the following … prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and …
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… 68a Nutrition Series Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your … HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can …
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… to your doctor about them. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 … control or prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Help you feel … control or prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. The cost of …
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… Story Tony has done well with getting his cholesterol under control. And he's had a … had a high risk for heart attack and that his cholesterol was high. So Tony, at the age of 55, started cholesterol medicine. "It was the fear that …
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… Actionset Overview Not all cholesterol is bad. HDL is called "good cholesterol," because it helps keep "bad" LDL cholesterol from building up in your arteries. …
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… Overview Cholesterol (or lipid) problems are common in … is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Cholesterol problems may also develop if you … changes along with medicine can lower your cholesterol and your risk for heart attack and …
