Cholesterol Issues

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body needs to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. However, too much cholesterol can cause problems. High cholesterol is a controllable risk factor that contributes to coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia, or FH, is a genetic disorder in which a person’s LDL cholesterol level can be anywhere from 2 to 6 times higher than normal from birth. Fortunately, FH is very rare. The severity of FH depends on a person�s genetic profile.

 

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Learn About Cholesterol Issues

• Key Facts, Signs & Symptoms, Managing High Cholesterol, FH, Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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GoTo Guide�Cholesterol

 

 

Cholesterol and Your Heart Discussion Guide

 

Heart Disease, Genetic Testing and Family History

 

Familial Hypercholestoremia

 

Lp(a) and Heart Health

 

 

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Webinars & Videos

• Beyond the Numbers Webinar Series
• Cholesterol Patient Panel

 

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Discussion Communities

• High Cholesterol Support
• Mended Hearts Open Forum
• Mended Little Hearts Open Forum

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Articles, Blog Posts & Personal Stories

• Don�t Know Much About History? Study up?
• Cholesterol and Fh: Getting Control
• Patients with High Cholesterol Not Managing It Well
• Changing the Things We Can

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Additional Resources

• https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/cholesterol.htm

 

 

 

STATIN AND OTHER CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING THERAPY: English Spanish

 

 

 

 

STATIN TREATMENT PLANNING: English Spanish