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QUESTIONS
TO ASK ABOUT CHOLESTEROL
Review
the following 'Questions To Ask' about cholesterol so you're
prepared to discuss this important health issue with your
health care professional.
- What
is my overall risk for heart disease? Can we review my risk
factors?
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What are the two sources of cholesterol?
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Is high cholesterol a condition that can be inherited? Can
we talk about my family health history?
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Why do I keep hearing about "good" and "bad" cholesterol?
What are they?
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What are triglycerides? What do they have to do with cholesterol?
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What type of test best measures my cholesterol levels?
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Will you explain the results of my cholesterol test?
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If I have high LDL cholesterol, what lifestyle and dietary
changes can I make to lower it?
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What types of food should I avoid or add to my diet? What
types and how much physical activity and exercise do you
recommend?
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When and how often should I have my cholesterol level checked
from now on?
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Based on my cholesterol and other risk factors, is there
a cholesterol lowering plan that you would recommend specifically
for me?
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Am I a good candidate for medication? What are the risks
and benefits of medication?
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If I have high blood cholesterol, are my children at risk
for developing high blood cholesterol?
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Supported
by a grant from Merck-Schering/Plough Pharmaceuticals
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