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1. Blood Cholesterol Measurements
2. Types of Fat
3. Suggestions for Lowering or Maintaining Blood Cholesterol Levels
4. Progress in Controlling Cholesterol
5. Drugs Used to Treat High Cholesterol

1. A normal artery and an artery with cholesterol buildup (plaque)
 
2. Blood pressure chart
 

Hyperlipidemia
by Neil J Stone, MD, Best Practice of Medicine. October 2001.
Last modified February 22, 2002.
[ICD-9-CM code 272, 272.2, 272.4]

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1. Blood Cholesterol Measurements
2. Types of Fat
3. Suggestions for Lowering or Maintaining Blood Cholesterol Levels
4. Progress in Controlling Cholesterol
5. Drugs Used to Treat High Cholesterol
 
Figures
1. A normal artery and an artery with cholesterol buildup (plaque)
2. Blood pressure chart
 
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Health News and Alerts
01.25.02 Alert: Drug combination lowers heart risk, but antioxidants do not
12.07.02 Alert: New guidelines for preventing a second heart attack
10.01.01  Alert: Antioxidant supplements block increase in "good" cholesterol
09.20.01 Alert: Many Americans not receiving recommended preventive health services
06.13.01 Alert: New cholesterol guidelines urge early and aggressive treatment
05.17.01 Alert: Dietary supplement recalled for containing hidden prescription drug
02.22.02 Levels of "bad" cholesterol lower in postmenopausal women after moderate alcohol consumption
02.07.02 Low-fat diet improves cholesterol-lowering effect of drug
02.05.02 Weight loss may reduce heart disease risk in postmenopausal women
01.15.02 Daily aspirin prevents heart attack in at-risk healthy people
01.15.02 National cholesterol guidelines increase numbers eligible for drug therapy
01.11.02 Study confirms aspirin reduces risk of stroke and heart attack
01.08.02 Multiple infections may increase risk of blocked arteries
12.19.01 Cholesterol enzyme linked to coronary artery disease
12.18.01 Protein linked to heart disease risk
12.17.01 New blood markers may improve heart attack prediction
12.11.01 Legume consumption may decrease heart disease risk
12.04.01 Estrogen replacement therapy may keep cholesterol levels normal
11.30.01 Frequent eaters have lower cholesterol
11.30.01 Obese children may not be destined for adult obesity
11.29.01 Drug combination lowers heart risk, but antioxidants don't
11.15.01 Cholesterol-lowering drug has life-saving benefits in those at risk for heart disease
10.15.01 New program promotes healthy behaviors in women
10.09.01 High-protein weight-loss diets may pose health risks
10.09.01 Heart disease checks in doctor's office may detect patients without symptoms
10.01.01 Most doctors not promoting physical activity
09.06.01 Experts confirm that benefits of cholesterol-lowering drugs outweigh risks
08.27.01 Giving up filtered coffee may reduce risk of heart disease
08.20.01 Cutting back on cigarette smoking leads to cardiovascular benefits within weeks
08.20.01 Cholesterol-lowering drugs associated with reduced risk of serious eye condition
08.10.01 Antioxidant supplements block increase in "good" cholesterol
08.08.01 Counseling in primary care can improve fitness
08.03.01 Death more likely for older men with low cholesterol levels
07.24.01 American Heart Association cautions against hormone replacement to prevent heart disease
07.13.01 Likelihood of heart disease varies by neighborhood
07.12.01 Keeping weight at lower end of normal range lowers chronic disease risk
07.11.01 Formula for predicting heart disease works in most ethnic groups
07.10.01 Efforts to prevent recurrence of stroke or heart attack seriously lacking
07.03.01 HRT raises short-term heart disease risk, but lowers long-term risk
06.26.01 Urine test may help to predict heart disease in postmenopausal women
06.25.01 Diet that lowers blood pressure also lowers cholesterol
06.22.01 Many Americans not receiving recommended preventive health services
06.19.01 Fruits and vegetables reduce risk of heart disease
06.15.01 High blood pressure and high cholesterol in midlife may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease
06.11.01 New recommendations call for greater screening for cholesterol
05.29.01 Physical inactivity linked to risk of death in chronically ill adults
05.24.01 New blood pressure and cholesterol guidelines for type 1 diabetics
05.15.01 A new national cholesterol guideline urges early and aggressive treatment
05.15.01 Cholesterol-lowering drug therapy is highly effective in the elderly
05.15.01 Survey demonstrates that women still lack heart disease awareness
05.10.01 Whole-milk drinkers not at greater risk for coronary heart disease
 
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Evaluated Patient Websites
Third report of the expert panel on detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults - Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III
  A treasure trove of information on cholesterol and heart disease. In addition to the May 2001 guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the site offers a comprehensive section for the general public with features like: "Live healthier, live longer," which explains the cholesterol/heart disease connection and addresses prevention and treatment; "10-year risk calculator," an online tool to estimate an individual's chance of suffering a heart attack; and "All cholesterol related information," part of the gateway page "Cardiovascular information (CVI) for patients and the general public," with topics like high blood pressure, obesity, and heart-healthy diet.
 
HeartPoint gallery
  This page from "HeartPoint" links to detailed reviews of related topics such as smoking and high blood pressure, and to the "Cholesterol gallery" that cover2s definition, treatments, and diets, and includes animated graphics.
 
Vital Signs: understanding cardiovascular diseases
  Stroll through this virtual exhibit on cardiovascular disease, and learn about atherosclerosis, cholesterol, hypertension, cardiomyopathy and more with graphics, photographs, and videos. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute reviews heart disease, and explains medical genetics, diagnostic techniques, and cardiovascular surgery. Compelling, informative, and easy-to-understand.
 
Hyperlipidemia
  The American Heart Association (AHA) reviews hyperlipidemia, an elevation of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream. The site provides related links to AHA pages like "Ornish treatment" and "Cholesterol."