Monday July 4, 2011
So many options are available for treating cholesterol levels - how should you and your doctor decide on which is best for you?
The first step is to determine whether your cholesterol levels need to be treated at all. This decision is most often based on an estimate of your 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Read here about estimating your risk, and determining whether you need treatment for cholesterol.
If your cholesterol levels are higher than they ought to be - given the level of your cardiovascular risk - then your doctor will likely recommend treatment. Read here about how to decide which kind of cholesterol treatment is right for you.
The first step is to determine whether your cholesterol levels need to be treated at all. This decision is most often based on an estimate of your 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Read here about estimating your risk, and determining whether you need treatment for cholesterol.
If your cholesterol levels are higher than they ought to be - given the level of your cardiovascular risk - then your doctor will likely recommend treatment. Read here about how to decide which kind of cholesterol treatment is right for you.
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