How Do You Lower Cholesterol?

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Dr. Brett Heilbron, MD, FRCPC, cardiologist, discusses lowering your cholesterol.

Dr. Brett Heilbron, MD, FRCPC, cardiologist, discusses lowering your cholesterol.

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Featuring Dr. Brett Heilbron, MD, FRCPC

Presenter: Dr. Brett Heilbron, Cardiologist, Vancouver, BC

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1

Cholesterol at normal levels is important to the function of all cells in the body.

2

All patients with high cholesterol will require medications called Statins.

3

There are two types of cholesterol called LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.

4

LDL cholesterol is good for your body, unlike HDL cholesterol which forms fatty deposits inside arteries (which is called Atherosclerosis) 

5

Patients that have suffered a cardiovascular event can decrease their chances of a repeat event significantly by lowering their HDL cholesterol.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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