Cholesterol: put knowledge behind your numbers to lower your confusion level

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Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found in animal products and is a natural part of blood. Low-density lipoproteins can deposit cholesterol on artery walls, leading to atherosclerosis. High-density lipoproteins pick up deposited cholesterol. Blood testing and cholesterol reduction are discussed.

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Cholesterol-lowering drugs: how they work and who may need them

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Drugs for treating cholesterol reduce blood levels of LDL cholesterol and other lipids. They include resins, triglyceride-lowering drugs and statins. Drug therapy may be necessary for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease who cannot control LDL cholesterol with lifestyle changes.

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Cholesterol and triglycerides

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A 2% drop in heart attack risk is associated with a total cholesterol reduction of 1% in healthy adults, highlighting the need to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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