Now That You Know Your Cholesterol Numbers Now What?
When designing a heart healthy plan be sure that it is one that you can stick to for the long haul so that the progress you make lasts and you can see actual health benefits.
You saw your doctor, had a cholesterol test and found out what your cholesterol numbers are, great! Now that you understand what cholesterol is and what our risk factors are for heart disease now is the time to make a plan with your healthcare provider. The plan will involve a treatment and prevention plan to stay heart healthy. You can maintain healthy cholesterol levels through a healthy lifestyle and medication as recommended by your doctor. It is also important to stay up to date on the latest information regarding cholesterol and how the information may affect you and your family.
When designing a heart healthy plan be sure that it is one that you can stick to for the long haul so that the progress you make lasts and you can see actual health benefits.
Most cholesterol treatment and prevention plans involve dietary modifications, and daily exercise. Both of these elements to your plan will depend on your age, any health issues you have and doctor instructions. Your doctor will give you cholesterol goals for your next test if your cholesterol was high for the LDL or low for the HDL this time. If you have a goal to shoot for you are more likely to reach it than if you do not have a goal.
Drug therapy is a common part of your plan for reducing bad cholesterol level. Statins are often used to start with because of their effectiveness and low incidence of side effects. Your drug therapy will depend on where your levels are and if your triglyceride levels are high too, you may be given a fibric acid derivative or niacin. These medications decrease the liver's production of triglycerides.
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Below 100 is ideal for those who have a higher number of risk factors for heart disease. If your level is 100 to 129 than this is ideal for the average individual.
Cholesterol Ratio
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New medications when developed can be discussed with your doctor and added to your plan if they will benefit and help you to reach your goals.
Common drug classes used to treat high cholesterol are antilipemic agents, bile acid resins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, combination HMG-CoA Reductase and cholesterol absorption inhibitors, fibric acid derivaties, and also HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors.
Taking steps to make lifestyle changes that will lower your cholesterol level such as quitting smoking and exercising daily along with making healthy dietary choices are important ways to lower your cholesterol along with the medication that is prescribed by your doctor. Taking your medication as prescribed is also a part of the plan. So is telling your doctor about any side effects you experience so that your doctor can make adjustments.
Your cholesterol prevention and treatment plan should be monitored and adjusted whenever necessary as your life changes or as your cholesterol level changes.
Newest Info on Cholesterol
09/01/2010
Genzyme, Isis: Cholesterol Drug Meets Goals In Fourth Late-stage Trial - Update
Genzyme Corp. (GENZ) and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIS) reported Wednesday that their investigational cholesterol-reducing drug Mipomersen met all study goals in a late-stage trial in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, or heFH.
Genzyme, Isis: Cholesterol Drug Meets Goals In Fourth Late-stage Trial - Update
09/02/2010
Genzyme says drug lowers cholesterol
Genzyme Corp. has told a society of cardiologists that tests of its potential cholesterol drug, mipomersen, have yielded encouraging results. Cambridge-based Genzyme is collaborating on mipomersen with Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. , of Carlsbad, Calif. Genzyme - Mipomersen - Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia - Isis Pharmaceuticals
Genzyme says drug lowers cholesterol
09/02/2010
Cholesterol rose after taking glucosamine and chondroitin
I took glucosamine and chondroitin for about seven months. I had gotten little relief for my back pain, but I was willing to continue it to see if eventually it would help. Around that time, I had blood work done and found that my cholesterol had jumped from under 200 to 239. I had made no changes in lifestyle or diet other than these supplements. I haven't taken any since.
Cholesterol rose after taking glucosamine and chondroitin
08/29/2010
Cholesterol control alternative touted
Cholesterol is that waxy, fatlike substance that occurs naturally in all parts of your body.
Cholesterol control alternative touted
09/01/2010
Genzyme, Isis: Cholesterol Drug Meets Goals In Fourth Late-stage Trial - Update
Genzyme Corp. (GENZ) and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIS) reported Wednesday that their investigational cholesterol-reducing drug Mipomersen met all study goals in a late-stage trial in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, or heFH.
Genzyme, Isis: Cholesterol Drug Meets Goals In Fourth Late-stage Trial - Update
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