Blood Cholesterol: Management and General Information Document List

Cholesterol Information Publications - (14 Articles)

• How Low Should LDL Cholesterol Go with Statin Therapy?
  In high-risk population, achieving ultra-low LDL cholesterol levels, down to <10 mg/dL, safely results in additional lowering of risk of cardiovascular events.
  Author: Brigham and Women's Hospital
  Publish Date: 2017-08-28 - Updated: 2020-01-22

• Efficacy of Statins Exaggerated
  Hailed as miracle drugs statin cholesterol lowering drugs not as effective or safe as we have been led to believe.
  Author: University of South Florida (USF Health)
  Publish Date: 2015-02-20 - Updated: 2019-11-21

• Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis and Cognitive Disability Link
  Study results reveal importance of identifying early stage atherosclerosis to help preserve heart, cognition and brain health.
  Author: Radiological Society of North America
  Publish Date: 2014-11-25

• Cholesterol Guidelines Reveal Most Seniors Qualify for Statin Therapy
  Under recently released cholesterol guidelines, seniors should consider starting statin medication to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
  Author: Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
  Publish Date: 2014-11-24 - Updated: 2021-10-12

• Blood Cholesterol Statin Medication Guidelines
  Information about new statin guidelines regarding the administration of a statin medication when blood cholesterol levels reach a certain point.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2013-11-15 - Updated: 2021-08-28

• Foods That Lower Cholesterol
  A list of foods you can eat that can help lower your cholesterol level if you are serious about a healthy diet and living an active lifestyle.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2011-06-20 - Updated: 2022-03-02

• Scientists Find Gene for High Cholesterol in Blood
  Gene found that causes high levels of bad cholesterol to accumulate in the blood as result of high-cholesterol diet.
  Author: Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research
  Publish Date: 2010-09-15

• Non-stick Cookware May be Associated with Elevated Cholesterol
  Compounds in non-stick cookware may be associated with elevated cholesterol in children and teens.
  Author: JAMA and Archives Journals
  Publish Date: 2010-09-06

• Getting Rid of Cholesterol
  More than one way to get rid of cholesterol which can lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease.
  Author: Cell Press
  Publish Date: 2010-07-08

• More Good Cholesterol Not Always Good for Health
  High level of good cholesterol places subgroup of patients at high risk for recurrent coronary events such as chest pain heart attack and death.
  Author: University of Rochester Medical Center
  Publish Date: 2010-05-25

• Keep Your Arteries Fat Free Naturally
  High cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors of coronary heart disease and stroke.
  Author: Michele Sevier
  Publish Date: 2010-03-16 - Updated: 2010-06-29

• Doctors Failing to Lower Heart Patients Cholesterol Levels
  Only half of patients at high risk of heart disease are given correct targets for lowering blood cholesterol levels.
  Author: European Society of Cardiology
  Publish Date: 2010-03-11

• Eating Eggs and Cholesterol Level Myth
  Eating an egg or two a day can fall within current blood cholesterol guidelines - dietitian dispels myths surrounding eggs and blood cholesterol levels.
  Author: American Egg Board
  Publish Date: 2010-02-12 - Updated: 2019-01-15

• High Cholesterol Treatment
  The average amount of blood cholesterol varies with age typically rising gradually until one is about 60 years old.
  Author: David Cowley
  Publish Date: 2009-03-23 - Updated: 2017-09-25