High Blood Cholesterol - What You Need to Know

Newly revised in 2005! This publication for patients and the general public is based on the most recent clinical guidelines and finding on cholesterol testing and management. Find out what your cholesterol numbers mean and what treatment your doctor may prescribe to help lower your cholesterol level. It includes a tool to estimate the risk for having a heart attack, and outlines ways to reduce risk. Laminated to hold up through many uses.

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Item No.: 05-3290
Availability: Web/HTML  |  PDF (200 kb) | Print (Information about file types)
Format: NHLBI produced publications : Color
Page Count: 9 panel trifold
Subject: Cholesterol-Other Cholesterol
Audience: General Public/Patients
Language: English
Size: 8.5 in. X 11 in.
Date of Publication: 2005

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