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10 Questions to Ask Your
Doctor About Cholesterol
Do I already have atherosclerosis? Am I at risk for a heart attack?
Do I have any other risk factors for heart disease?
Should I see a nutritionist to help me change my diet?
Can I control my cholesterol through lifestyle changes alone?
In my case, which lifestyle changes will be particularly helpful?
Do I need cholesterol-lowering drugs?
What side effects can I expect from such medication?
How low can I realistically expect my cholesterol to go? What should I aim for?
Will it ever be safe for me to stop taking the medication?
How often should I have my cholesterol checked? Should members of my family be tested?
10 Questions to Ask Your
Doctor About Cholesterol
Do I already have atherosclerosis? Am I at risk for a heart attack?
Do I have any other risk factors for heart disease?
Should I see a nutritionist to help me change my diet?
Can I control my cholesterol through lifestyle changes alone?
In my case, which lifestyle changes will be particularly helpful?
Do I need cholesterol-lowering drugs?
What side effects can I expect from such medication?
How low can I realistically expect my cholesterol to go? What should I aim for?
Will it ever be safe for me to stop taking the medication?
How often should I have my cholesterol checked? Should members of my family be tested?
Reviewed by Robert J Bryg, MD on November 01, 2006
Reviewed by Robert J Bryg, MD on November 01, 2006