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2. New Type of Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Shows Promise
Experimental agent works differently than statin medications, researchers say
3. Concerned About Your Cholesterol? 10 Ways to Lower LDL and Raise HDL - US News and World Report
Learn how to decrease the "bad" type of cholesterol or increase the "good" kind.
4. Cholesterol test
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A total cholesterol test is a rough measure of all the cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly. But too muc...• Reviewer: Larry A. Weinrauch, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Private practice specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, Watertown, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
5. Hypercholesterolemia
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Hypercholesterolemia refers to levels of cholesterol in the blood that are higher than normal.• Author: L. Fleming Fallon Jr., MD, DrPH Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
6. Familial hypercholesterolemia -- Hmh Home Page
The outcome of other types of familial hypercholesterolemia depends in part on the patient's compliance with treatment, but reduction in serum cholesterol levels can be achieved and may be significant in delaying a heart attack. http://www.hmh.net/adam/encyclopedia/hhe%20articles/000392trt.htm
7. Hypercholesterolemia -- University Of Maryland Medical Center
While cholesterol is an essential part of a healthy body, high levels of cholesterol in the blood (known as hypercholesterolemia) increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease, which can lead to stroke or heart attack. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/hypercholesterolemia-000084.htm
8. Mevacor (Lovastatin) drug indications and dosage - prescription drugs and medications at RxList -...
Cholesterol levels should be monitored periodically and consideration should be given to reducing the dosage of MEVACOR if cholesterol levels fall significantly below the targeted range. Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be a component of... http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lovastat_ids.htm |
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