
NLA Recommendations
for Patient-Centered Treatment of Dyslipidemia
In the recommendations, an Expert Panel re-affirms the importance of cholesterol goals for the prevention of heart attack & stroke
NLA RecommendationsIn the recommendations, an Expert Panel re-affirms the importance of cholesterol goals for the prevention of heart attack & stroke
NLA RecommendationsThe NLA is a multidisciplinary medical society focused on enhancing the practice of lipid management in clinical medicine.
Learn MoreThe NLA was created out of the success established by the Southeast Lipid Association (SELA).
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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
HDL cholesterol is the amount of cholesterol carried by HDL particles, which are involved in eliminating excess cholesterol from the blood vessel walls throughout the body; and LDL cholesterol is t...
Read MorePlant sterols and stanols are substances that occur naturally in small amounts in many grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds. Many manufacturers have started adding them to foods. In ...
Read MoreNiacins lower LDL cholesterol, but overall, statins are the best cholesterol-lowering agents as they are proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and cardiovascular events.
Read MoreAs above, although quitting smoking usually will not lead to a significant change in the LDL-C, it does significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by other mechanisms. Quitting smokin...
Read MoreMultiple studies have shown that cholesterol elevations seen in early life translate to disease as people age. It is early in life where lifestyle changes can be most effective for changing this ou...
Read MoreLipitor (atrovastatin is the generic name) is approved to treat patients with high cholesterol. Specifically, it lowers bad cholesterol, the LDL cholesterol. It also has been shown that using this ...
Read MoreBecause plant sterols are chemically similar in structure to cholesterol, the human body tends to absorb them and pass cholesterol out of the body as waste. In other words, plant sterols block chol...
Read MoreStatins mostly lower the LDL-C or bad cholesterol, but also have modest effects on raising HDL-C (good cholesterol) and decreasing triglycerides. The mechanism of action of statins is complicated. ...
Read MoreHigh cholesterol is diagnosed most often by a blood test called a lipid panel. A lipid panel is a blood test that measures the amounts of different types of fat carried in specialized particles in ...
Read MoreFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic defect that increases production of bad cholesterol in the blood. In this video, Patrick Moriarty, MD, explains the role that FH has in causing cardi...
Read MoreHeart disease can be roughly divided between coronary (vascular) disease and non-coronary (structural) disease of the heart. Often chronic vascular disease can lead to structural problems of the he...
Read MoreHigh cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Risk factors such as high blood pressure, cigarette smoking and diabetes can cause damage to the lining of blood vessels in the heart allo...
Read MoreHigh LDL (or bad) cholesterol leads to heart disease by contributing to a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a build up of plaque in the wall of the artery. In areas of damage t...
Read MoreA registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has met academic and professional requirements including: Earned a bachelor's degree with course work approved by ADA's Commiss...
Read MoreSaturated fats raise cholesterol levels more than anything else in your diet. Saturated fats are found in high fat and processed meats (prime or rib cuts, variety luncheon meats -- bologna, salami,...
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