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• Lipid Management

Lipid management is controlling high blood cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart disease.

Controlling cholesterol involves lowering LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, and increasing HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, cholesterols. High levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries, which may cause heart attacks and strokes. Normal levels of HDL cholesterol help remove cholesterol from the body and help lower the chances of heart disease. It also includes reducing the amount of triglycerides, another type of fat found in the bloodstream.

Our lipid management program follows the ATP III guidelines established by the National Institute of Heart Health. Your physician will determine if lipid management will help reduce your risk of heart disease.

Treatment

Treatments involved in lipid management include exercise and weight management. You may also need to make dietary changes, such as lowering the amount of saturated fats, cholesterol, and calories you consume each day while increasing the amount of soluble fiber and cholesterol-lowering foods you eat.

Medications to lower LDL and triglyceride levels or increase HDL levels can also be incorporated into lipid management. These treatments are then supplemented by regular cholesterol checks to determine if changes need to be made. Combinations of these options can help you live a healthier lifestyle and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Physicians and Mid-Level Providers

Thomas G. Thornton, MD, FACC
Joseph P. Malone, MD, FACC
Stephen C. Schreck, MD, FACC
James M. Pacenta, MD, FACC
Stephen C. Wenzke, MD, FACC
Mark E. Krebs, MD, FACC
B.K. Srivastava, MD, FACC
Wayel Azmeh, MD, FACC
Mukul S. Chandra, MD, FACC
Steven R. Jain, MD
Hema L. Pandrangi, MD, FACC
Eddie D. Davenport, MD, FACC
Kathrine Mattingly, RN, MPAS, PA-C
Lisa M. Grow, PA-C
Angel Bailey, MSN, APRN ACNP-BC
Kristin B. Spitznagel, MPAS, PA-C