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High Blood Cholesterol Treatment

Lisa Klein-Davis, Physician Assistant with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, affirms there are some people who have certain genetic abnormalities, that they have really high levels of cholesterol. She also describes in that case, diet and exercise can help the patient lower their cholesterol levels. In some cases, medication is required. Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, Chief…...
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The Main Functions of Cholesterol

Cholesterol has three main functions: helps produce hormones, a building block for cells and assists in bile production in the liver. Lisa Klein-Davis, Physician Assistant with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, affirms people’s body produces enough cholesterol that it needs, to be able to do all of these functions that are essential. Dr. Jonathan Fialkow,…...
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Levels of Triglycerides & Cholesterol

People with low cholesterol who have elevated triglycerides may be at risk of heart disease, affirms Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, Deputy Chief of Cardiology with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. He also explains LDL cholesterol is the particle taking the cholesterol into the arteries. The ideal numbers are: LDL cholesterol, under 130 and must be below…...
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Cholesterol Levels Blood Test

Cholesterol checked means getting a fasting blood test, explains Dr. Deepa Sharma, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. The doctor explains a graphic with cholesterol levels. She describes LDL is considered as “bad” cholesterol, HDL as “good” cholesterol and what Triglycerides are. One thing we know we should manage is our cholesterol…...
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Cholesterol & Human Body

The minority of cholesterol that people use came from their diet. Most cholesterol is made into our body. Dr. Ian del Conde, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, says diet plays an important role but it is not definitive. The specialist also explains how atherosclerosis happens. But I'd like to kind of…...
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The Importance of Knowing your Cholesterol

Samantha Chen, Registered Nurse, explains at the Healthy Hub total cholesterol is done, because it's preventive. "It's good to know your number so that we can prevent any issues in the future," she says. According to Ted Feldman, Medical Director of Prevention and Community Health, breaking cholesterol is an excellent screening test, but understanding the…...
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Misconceptions about Cholesterol

Dr. Ted Feldman, Medical Director of Prevention and Community Health with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, says having a healthy lifestyle is better than not having it, because it impacts patient’s medical dashboard if he is in a higher risk group. The specialist also talks about Omega 3. He says in case of fish oils…...
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High Cholesterol: Myths & Facts

Genetic and family history are very important in cases of high cholesterol. Sometimes, patients are active, have a clean-eating diet and they’re healthy but they still have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, says Dr. Deepa Sharma, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care. If there is a family history of early cardiac issues…...
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