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Would you take an expensive drug once a day that may have adverse
side-effects if it could significantly lower your risk of cardiovascular
disease?
That’s the question patients and their doctors must weigh when considering
a potent class of drugs calle... |
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Some people have a genetic predisposition to high blood cholesterol levels.
These people may need drug therapy in addition to diet to bring their
cholesterol down to a safe level.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a B-complex vitamin. The main side effects are... |
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The known risk factors for high cholesterol that you cannot
control include:
Gender-- After menopause, a woman's LDL-cholesterol
level goes up, as does her risk for heart disease.
Age-- Your risk increases if you are a man aged 45
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Common brand name: Lipitor
Type of medication
This drug is part of a group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or
"statins"
Why is this drug prescribed?
Atorvastatin is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
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What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat that circulates in your blood. Cholesterol comes from two
sources:
Your body makes some cholesterol on its own, regardless of what you eat.
Cholesterol also comes from the foods you eat. Choles... |
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You might want to track your progress toward healthy cholesterol levels with
the use of a cholesterol diary.
To make a diary, use a sheet of lined paper. Near the top, write your
personal goals, which should be determined by your doctor. Each time you... |
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True or False?
The lower my cholesterol, the lower my risk for heart disease.
A. True and False. The statement above is true. According to the
statistics, your risk for heart disease is lower when you have low total
cholesterol and low LDL (low densi... |
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Many restaurants offer delicious, low-fat, low-cholesterol meals. These tips
will help you make eating out enjoyable as well as healthy.
Before you order:
If you are familiar with the menu, decide what to order before
entering the restaurant.... |
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Check with your doctor to ensure safety before starting an
exercise program. Do not engage in any activity that causes chest pain,
excessive shortness or breath, dizziness or lightheadedness. Stop
immediately if you experience any of these s... |
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When you are taking medications, it is important to follow your healthcare
professional's recommendations carefully. If you do not take medicines exactly
as prescribed, they can harm you. For example, you could unknowingly counteract
one medicine by... |
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1. If you are overweight, losing weight will
help lower your total cholesterol and raise your HDL.
2. Aerobic exercise helps raise your HDL. If you
have not been physically active in a while,check with your doctor before
starting. Start your exercise s... |
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The first head-to-head comparison of two popular cholesterol-lowering
medications showed that only one of the statins successfully stopped the
progression of heart disease. The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center-led research
also found that people’s choles... |
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What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat that circulates in your blood. Cholesterol
comes from two sources:
Your body makes some cholesterol on
its own, regardless of what you eat.
Cholesterol also comes from the foods
you ea... |
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Common brand name: Questran
Type of medicine:
This drug is part of group of medicines called bile acid binders or resins.
Why is this drug prescribed?
Cholestyramine is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
cholesterol and fat i... |
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Common brand name: Colestid
Type of medicine:
This drug is part of group of medicines called bile acid binders or resins.
Why is this drug prescribed?
Colestipol is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
cholesterol and fat intake... |
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Herbal/nutritional supplements that may help lower cholesterol:
Garlic
According to some studies, garlic may decrease blood levels of total
cholesterol by a few percentage points. Other studies, however, suggest that it
may not be as benefici... |
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High cholesterol increases the risk of other conditions, depending on which
blood vessels are narrowed or blocked. Some of these diseases include:
Coronary heart disease
The main risk associated with high cholesterol is coronary heart dise... |
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Is it possible that eating more frequently can lower your cholesterol? A
recent study published in The British Medical Journal found that people
who ate six small meals each day had an average cholesterol level that was five
percent lower than people ... |
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Common band name: Niaspan
Why is this drug prescribed?
Niaspan, combined with a low cholesterol and low fat diet, is used to lower
total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. In addition, Niaspan
increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL), w... |
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A new program tackling childhood obesity focuses on improving the health of
the entire family for success.
The Herwerden family of Middleburg Heights didn’t think their eating habits
were that bad -- until their 9-year-old son was told his cholesterol... |
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Common brand name: Tricor
Type of medicine
Fenofibrate is type of
medicine called a fibric acid derivative, also known as a fibrate.
Why is this drug prescribed?
Fenofibrate is prescribed to reduce fat-like substances called triglycerides
in th... |
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Common brand name: Lescol
Type of medication: Part of group of medications
called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins"
Why is this drug prescribed?
Fluvastatin is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
cholesterol ... |
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Common brand name: Lopid
Type of medication: A member of a group of
medications called fibric acid derivatives
Why is this drug prescribed?
Gemfibrozil is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
cholesterol and fat intake), to reduce ... |
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High density lipoprotein cholesterol—better known as HDL—is characterized
as the "good" cholesterol because of its ability to protect arteries
from accumulation of fatty deposits. But as new research from the Cleveland
Clinic has shown, good... |
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What is blood cholesterol and why does it matter?
High blood cholesterol is a serious problem: it is a "risk
factor" for heart disease. That means that having high blood cholesterol
increases your chance, or risk, of getting heart disease. The... |
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Adults are not the only people affected by high cholesterol. Children also
may have high levels of cholesterol, which can result in health concerns when
the child gets older. Too much cholesterol leads to a build-up called plaque on
the walls of the a... |
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By Benjamin Gleisser*
After my last physical, I realized that being 47 years old meant I could no
longer eat like a 17 year old.
Robert Colacarro, M.D., my primary care physician at the Cleveland Clinic
Lakewood Family Health Center, delivered the ... |
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These general guidelines basic information to help you
start lowering your cholesterol until your appointment with a registered
dietitian, the nutrition expert. Eating healthy often means making changes in
your current eating habits. A registered dietit... |
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As many as 22 percent of American adults—some 47 million people—may have
a sinister sounding disorder called syndrome X or "metabolic
syndrome," which significantly increases a person’s risk of developing
life threatening chronic diseases.
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Common brand name: Mevacor
Type of medication: Part of a group of
medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins"
Why is this drug prescribed?
Lovastatin is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
cholesterol an... |
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High cholesterol can be part of your genetic makeup, but it is also affected
by your diet and lifestyle choices. Listed below are a few tips to assist you in
lowering your cholesterol.
1) Know your four fats!
The type and amount of fat in your d... |
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"Lower is better." That’s how Cleveland Clinic Heart Center
cardiologist Steven Nissen, M.D., summarized new cholesterol guidelines recently
issued for people at high risk of heart attack and death from cardiovascular
disease. The recommenda... |
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What are plant sterols and stanols?
Plant sterols and stanols are naturally occurring substances found in
plants. They are present in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables,
vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, cereals and legumes.
Why are plant sterols a... |
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Common brand name: Pravachol
Type of medication: Part of a group of
medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins"
Why is this drug prescribed?
Pravastatin is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
cholesterol... |
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Common brand name: Zocor
Type of medication: Part of group of medications
called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins"
Why is this drug prescribed?
Simvastatin is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restriction of
cholesterol and f... |
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This document provides information on how you can use soy foods to help lower
cholesterol. Including soy foods as part of a healthy diet along with regular
exercise is the best way to lower cholesterol. A registered dietitian can
provide detailed nutrit... |
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True or false...
1. The lower my cholesterol, the lower my risk for heart
disease.
2. If a product's package reads "low cholesterol,"
the product is low in fat.
3. Women don't get heart disease, so they don't need to worry
about cholesterol... |
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Your total blood cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol components LDL
(low density lipoprotein) cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and
VLDL (very low density lipoprotein, which is
the triglyceride-carrying component of lipi... |
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