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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance. Your body needs small amounts of cholesterol to build cell structure, process vitamin D, and produce hormones. However, high cholesterol levels may increase the risk of heart disease. How much do you know about treating high cholesterol?
Are You an Expert on High Cholesterol Treatment?
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a
How many types of cholesterol are there?
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C
None of the above
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2 types
4 types
7 types
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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), sometimes known as “bad” cholesterol High-density lipoprotein (HDL), sometimes known as “good” cholesterol
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There are two main types of cholesterol:
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Cholesterol comes from the kidneys
Cholesterol comes from your liver as well as foods such as meat and cheese
Cholesterol comes from immune cells in your body
Where does cholesterol come from?
Your liver makes the necessary amount of cholesterol you need to build cell structure, process vitamin D, and produce hormones. The rest of the cholesterol in your body comes from foods such as dairy and meat.
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What does it mean for a person to have high cholesterol?
All of the above
Having high amounts of HDL in the blood
Having high amounts of sugar in the blood
Having high amounts of LDL cholesterol
A person with high cholesterol has high amounts of LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) and low amounts of HDL (the “good” cholesterol). You can work with your doctor to understand your specific risk factors, such as age, family history, or chronic conditions, and how these can be managed to keep high cholesterol under control.
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Anything above 350 mg/dL
200 mg/dL
130 mg/dL
95 mg/dL
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high cholesterol means your total cholesterol range is above:
According to the CDC, high cholesterol is defined by a total cholesterol range above 200 mg/dL.
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By taking your blood pressure
By monitoring your heartbeat
How can you find out your cholesterol levels?
By getting a blood test
High cholesterol does not have symptoms; a blood test is the only way to know your risk. Your doctor can conduct a simple blood test, known as a lipid profile, to check your cholesterol levels.
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Which of the following can increase the risk of high cholesterol?
A sedentary lifestyle
Eating a diet high in saturated fats
Family history of high cholesterol
Certain lifestyle habits and genetic factors can increase your risk of developing high cholesterol. You can work with your doctor to understand more about your risk and what lifestyle changes can be beneficial for your cholesterol levels.
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Glucophage
Statins
Which of the following is a recommended medication for high cholesterol?
Linaclotide
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), statins are recommended to help reduce the risk of complications from high cholesterol, such as heart attack or stroke.
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Both A and C
A rheumatologist
A cardiologist
Which doctor should you see for high cholesterol treatment?
A primary care physician
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People with high cholesterol can work with a primary care physician or a cardiologist to find the right treatment.
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So you didn’t get top marks. That’s okay. It means there’s more for you to learn about high cholesterol, which may result in you being able to manage your condition better.
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There’s always more to learn – here’s some helpful content to keep you up-to-speed.
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